How far is Fairchance, PA from Jefferson, PA?
The driving distance from Fairchance, PA to Jefferson, PA is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairchance and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairchance and Jefferson.
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Start on Davistown Road
2294 ft · 56 sec · Davistown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Morris Road
2794 ft · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Buchannon Avenue
662 ft · 17 sec · Buchannon Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Avenue
2349 ft · 54 sec · Locust Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg
1512 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway
2408 ft · 53 sec · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Turn right onto Elm Drive
1973 ft · 57 sec · Elm Drive
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Turn right onto Jefferson Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Road
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Continue on Greene Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Greene Street
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Continue on Jefferson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
59 m · 5 sec · Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairchance and Jefferson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Locust Avenue
Merge slight right
12.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairchance and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairchance to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Fairchance and 10.9 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairchance and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Morrisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrisville.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairchance and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 12.71 mi (20.45 km).
#1 Fairchance
Fairchance is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7461900, -80.0609000 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
City in Greene County, Iowa
| Population | 729 |
| Coordinates | 39.9300700, -80.0589500 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Street (-80.059115, 39.929968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.66 | $9.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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