Origin
Ryerson Station, PA
Night in Ryerson Station on Wednesday
Local time
10:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ryerson Station, PA to Newtown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newtown, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Ryerson Station, PA to Newtown, PA covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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, Bobtown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on Roy E. Furman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.81 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
20.6 miles from Ryerson Station, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 41.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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?
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 1h 11m 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.
8
30.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Garards Fort, Kirby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7
Toward Garards Fort, Kirby
5
32.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Garards Fort Road
Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ryerson Station, PA and Newtown, PA, road signs point toward Garards Fort and Kirby.
Garards Fort
30.1 mi in
|
~50m
Kirby
30.1 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roy E. Furman Highway | 20.7 mi | 36m |
| I 79 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Bobtown Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Garards Fort Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Kirby Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Greene Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| 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 Newtown, 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
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 79
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 7
Toward Garards Fort, Kirby
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Kirby Road
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kirby Road
12
Continue on Kirby Fort Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Kirby Fort Road
13
Continue on Kirby Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kirby Road
14
Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Garards Fort Road
15
Turn right onto Bobtown Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Bobtown Road
16
Turn right onto Budapest Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Budapest Road
17
Continue on Budapest Road
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
Budapest Road
18
Arrive at destination
Budapest 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 20.6 miles from Ryerson Station, PA, or about 36m 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 41 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.6 miles or 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newtown, 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 41.1 miles and 1h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 20.6 mi from Ryerson Station, PA · 36m 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Ryerson Station, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newtown, PA
The final approach into Newtown, 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
$6.81 one way
$13.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
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: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Newtown, PA
Night in Newtown on Wednesday
Local time
10:25 PM
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 11m 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 Newtown, PA covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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, Bobtown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.81 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 11m 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.
Between Ryerson Station, PA and Newtown, PA, road signs point toward Garards Fort and Kirby.
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