Origin
Ryerson Station, PA
Late night in Ryerson Station on Thursday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ryerson Station, PA to Chartiers, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chartiers, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ryerson Station, PA to Chartiers, PA covers 30.7 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roy E. Furman Highway, Jefferson Road, Greene Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on Roy E. Furman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.4 miles from Ryerson Station, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 30.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roy E. Furman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in near US 19; PA 21 / South Richhill Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (US 19; PA 21 / South Richhill Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (US 19; PA 21 / West Greene Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 19; PA 21 / South Richhill Street
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21 / South Richhill Street
Navigation decision point
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 19; PA 21 / West Greene Street
Turn left onto US 19; PA 21 / West Greene Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Turn left onto PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
22.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
PA 188 / Jefferson Road
Turn left onto PA 188 / Jefferson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Chartiers Road
At end of road, turn left onto Chartiers Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 19.9 mi | 34m |
| Jefferson Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Greene Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Chartiers Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Greene Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Roy E. Furman Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ryerson Station, PA and Chartiers, PA.
1
Start on PA 21
20 mi
·
34 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
2
Continue on PA 21
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on PA 21
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
West High Street
4
Turn right onto US 19; PA 21
432 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Richhill Street
5
Turn left onto US 19; PA 21
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Greene Street
6
Turn slight right onto US 19; PA 21
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East High Street
7
Turn left onto PA 21
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto PA 188
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on PA 188
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Greene Street
10
Turn left onto 1st Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
11
Turn left onto Main
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main
12
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto Chartiers Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Chartiers Road
14
Arrive at destination
Chartiers Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.4 miles from Ryerson Station, PA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30.7 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.4 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chartiers, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Ryerson Station, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ryerson Station, PA
This is one driving day of about 30.7 miles and 57m.
At 30.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Roy E. Furman Highway for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Ryerson Station, PA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Ryerson Station, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chartiers, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Chartiers, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.09 one way
$10.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Chartiers, PA
Late night in Chartiers on Thursday
Local time
1:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
3 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
57m 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 Ryerson Station, PA to Chartiers, PA covers 30.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roy E. Furman Highway, Jefferson Road, Greene Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Ryerson Station, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.09 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.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (US 19; PA 21 / South Richhill Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.7 miles (US 19; PA 21 / West Greene Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles (PA 21 / Roy E. Furman Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ryerson Station, PA to Chartiers, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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