How far is Headlee Heights, PA from Jefferson, PA?

The driving distance from Headlee Heights, PA to Jefferson, PA is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.17 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.18 mi
14.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.18 mi
Kilometers
14.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.17 mi
Kilometers
21.2 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Headlee Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Headlee Heights
2026-04-15T22:33
Arrive Jefferson
Wed, Apr 15, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Headlee Heights
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carmichaels
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Headlee Heights
6.4 mi
00h 10m
To Jefferson
6.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Headlee Heights and Jefferson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Headlee Heights and Jefferson.

  1. 1

    Start on Mapletown Road

    14 m · 5 sec · Mapletown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Colvin Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Colvin Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Colvin Road

    1.4 km · 4 min · Colvin Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Eighty Eight Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South Eighty Eight Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Havers Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Havers Hill Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Havers Hill Road

    1447 ft · 40 sec · Havers Hill Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Havers Hill Road

    3007 ft · 1 min · Havers Hill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Pine Street

    2317 ft · 1 min · South Pine Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Headlee Heights and Jefferson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roy E. Furman Highway
5.77 mi · 44%
Havers Hill Road
2.81 mi · 21%
South Eighty Eight Road
2.03 mi · 15%
Colvin Road
1.73 mi · 13%
South Pine Street
0.44 mi · 3%
Mapletown Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Roy E. Furman Highway

Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway

5.77 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmichaels
00h 10m from Headlee Heights
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Headlee Heights and Slight 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 Headlee Heights to Jefferson?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Carmichaels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Headlee Heights and 6.8 miles from Jefferson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Headlee Heights and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near Carmichaels

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carmichaels, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carmichaels.

RAIL

Connellsville station

35 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

58 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

61 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

69 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Headlee Heights and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 9.18 mi (14.77 km).

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#1 Headlee Heights

Headlee Heights is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8150800, -79.9722800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Jefferson

#2 Jefferson

City in Greene County, Iowa

Population729
Coordinates39.9300700, -80.0589500
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Mapletown Road (-79.972341, 39.815126)
End: Pine Street (-80.059115, 39.929968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Headlee Heights and Jefferson. The current time is 22:33:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.