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Trip from Mount Carmel, PA to Ryerson Station, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

32m

Distance

17.2 mi

28 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mount Carmel, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Ryerson Station, PA covers 17.2 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ernest Hill, Earnest Hill, Woodruff Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 17.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ernest Hill is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ernest Hill
Earnest Hill
Woodruff Road
Dragon Highway
Roy E

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Ernest Hill — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, PA and Ryerson Station, PA.

1

Start on Mount Carmel Ridge Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Mount Carmel Ridge Road
2

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 41 sec
3

Turn right onto Ernest Hill

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Ernest Hill
4

Continue on Earnest Hill

0.9 mi · 3 min · Earnest Hill
5

Turn sharp left onto Woodruff Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Woodruff Road
6

Keep slight right to continue on Woodruff Road

1.7 mi · 6 min · Woodruff Road
7

At the end of the road, turn right onto Dragon Highway

8.1 mi · 9 min · Dragon Highway
8

Turn right

2.3 mi · 3 min
9

Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway

2.8 mi · 4 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
10

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.85 one way

$5.70 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.12 $6.25
premium $4.93 $3.34 $6.67
diesel $5.61 $3.80 $7.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.2 0 $1.81 $0.83
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
EV Truck/SUV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Mount Carmel, PA

Morning in Mount Carmel on Thursday

Local time

9:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ryerson Station, PA

Morning in Ryerson Station on Thursday

Local time

9:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

17 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

32m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Ryerson Station, PA covers 17.2 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ernest Hill, Earnest Hill, Woodruff Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Mount Carmel, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Ryerson Station, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mount Carmel, PA to Ryerson Station, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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