Origin
Ryerson Station, PA
Late night in Ryerson Station on Thursday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ryerson Station, PA to Dunkard, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
42.1 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunkard, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Ryerson Station, PA to Dunkard, PA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m 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, I 79, Bald Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on Roy E. Furman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.98 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.1 miles from Ryerson Station, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Ryerson Station, PA to Dunkard, PA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 20.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 1h 15m drive. You will face about 9 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 9 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.
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 79
Merge onto I 79
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
36.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Mount Morris
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1
Toward Mount Morris
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ryerson Station, PA to Dunkard, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Morris along the way.
Mount Morris
36.1 mi in
|
~57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 20.7 mi | 36m |
| I 79 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Bald Hill Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Taylortown Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| West Greene Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Bald Hill Church Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East High Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Roy E. Furman Highway
— 20.7 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ryerson Station, PA and Dunkard, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 79 South: Morgantown
9
Merge onto I 79
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 1
Toward Mount Morris
11
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
283 ft
·
5 sec
·
Locust Avenue
12
Continue on Bald Hill Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Bald Hill Road
13
Turn right onto Bald Hill Church Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bald Hill Church Road
14
Turn straight onto Taylortown Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Taylortown Road
15
Turn right onto Shelby Lane
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shelby Lane
16
Arrive at destination
Shelby Lane
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 21.1 miles from Ryerson Station, PA, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.7 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 42 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.1 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunkard, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ryerson Station, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ryerson Station, PA
This is one driving day of about 42.1 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Ryerson Station, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Roy E. Furman Highway for about 20.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Ryerson Station, PA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Ryerson Station, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunkard, PA
The final approach into Dunkard, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.98 one way
$13.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.16 | $16.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Dunkard, PA
Late night in Dunkard on Thursday
Local time
1:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m 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 Dunkard, PA covers 42.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roy E. Furman Highway, I 79, Bald Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 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 $6.98 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 1h 15m drive. You will face about 9 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.
On the drive from Ryerson Station, PA to Dunkard, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Morris along the way.
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