How far is Jefferson, PA from Fairchance, PA?
The driving distance from Jefferson, PA to Fairchance, PA is about 21.6 miles (34.7 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 57m 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 Jefferson and Fairchance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Fairchance.
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Start on Pine Street
59 m · 11 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Road
1.2 mi · 2 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
2.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Road
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Turn left onto Elm Drive
1973 ft · 56 sec · Elm Drive
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Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway
1783 ft · 39 sec · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Morgantown
1952 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Morris
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Locust Avenue
1857 ft · 37 sec · Locust Avenue
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Turn right onto Buchannon Avenue
662 ft · 20 sec · Buchannon Avenue
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Turn right onto Mount Morris Road
2794 ft · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
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Turn right onto Davistown Road
2294 ft · 49 sec · Davistown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Davistown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and Fairchance.
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.
I 79 South
Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 00h 13m
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 Jefferson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairchance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Fairchance?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 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 10.8 miles from Jefferson and 10.8 miles from Fairchance.
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 8.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairchance.
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 Jefferson and Fairchance. Straight-line distance: 12.71 mi (20.45 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Greene County, Iowa
| Population | 729 |
| Coordinates | 39.9300700, -80.0589500 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairchance
Fairchance is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7461900, -80.0609000 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairchance (-80.0609, 39.74619)
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 25m |
| 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 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
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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