Origin
Ryerson Station, PA
Late night in Ryerson Station on Thursday
Local time
12:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ryerson Station, PA to Mount Carmel, 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
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.
Mount Carmel, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ryerson Station, PA to Mount Carmel, 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 Dragon Highway, Roy E. Furman Highway, WV 891 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Dragon Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.85 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
8.6 miles from Ryerson Station, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dragon Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 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 5.1 miles in near US 250 / Dragon Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (US 250 / Dragon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (CR 98 / Woodruff Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (CH 98/4 / Earnest Hill): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 250 / Dragon Highway
Turn left onto US 250 / Dragon Highway
Navigation decision point
3
13.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
CR 98 / Woodruff Road
Turn left onto CR 98 / Woodruff Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
CH 98/4 / Earnest Hill
Turn sharp right onto CH 98/4 / Earnest Hill
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
16.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CH 250/10 / Ernest Hill
Turn left onto CH 250/10 / Ernest Hill
Navigation decision point
4
16.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 250/32
Turn left onto CR 250/32
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| WV 891 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Woodruff Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| Earnest Hill | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Mount Carmel Ridge Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| CR 250/32 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ernest Hill | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dragon Highway
— 8.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ryerson Station, PA and Mount Carmel, PA.
1
Start on PA 21
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
2
Continue on WV 891
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
WV 891
3
Turn left onto US 250
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Dragon Highway
4
Turn left onto CR 98
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Woodruff Road
5
Turn sharp right onto CH 98/4
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Earnest Hill
6
Turn left onto CH 250/10
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Ernest Hill
7
Turn left onto CR 250/32
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
CR 250/32
8
Continue on T377
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Carmel Ridge Road
9
Arrive at destination
T377
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 8.6 miles from Ryerson Station, PA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.1 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 17 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.6 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Carmel, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 17.2 miles and 32m.
At 17.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Dragon Highway for about 8.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.6 mi from Ryerson Station, PA · 11m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Ryerson Station, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Carmel, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Mount Carmel, 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
$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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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.
Destination
Mount Carmel, PA
Late night in Mount Carmel on Thursday
Local time
12:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler 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 Ryerson Station, PA to Mount Carmel, 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 Dragon Highway, Roy E. Furman Highway, WV 891. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $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.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles (US 250 / Dragon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (CR 98 / Woodruff Road): Navigation decision point; at 15.2 miles (CH 98/4 / Earnest Hill): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Ryerson Station, PA to Mount Carmel, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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