How far is Jefferson, PA from Headlee Heights, PA?
The driving distance from Jefferson, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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 Headlee Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Headlee Heights.
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Start on Pine Street
2317 ft · 1 min · Pine Street
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Continue on Havers Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Havers Hill Road
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Continue on Havers Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Havers Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Turn right onto South Eighty Eight Road
2 mi · 3 min · South Eighty Eight Road
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Turn right onto Robena Road
33 m · 5 sec · Robena Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Colvin Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Colvin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Colvin Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Colvin Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mapletown Road
14 m · 1 sec · Mapletown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mapletown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson and Headlee Heights.
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.
Roy E. Furman Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway
5.75 mi · 00h 08m
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 Headlee Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Headlee Heights?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Jefferson and 6.4 miles from Headlee Heights.
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 3.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 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 Headlee Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Carmichaels
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 Carmichaels.
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Headlee Heights. Straight-line distance: 9.18 mi (14.77 km).
#1 Jefferson
City in Greene County, Iowa
| Population | 729 |
| Coordinates | 39.9300700, -80.0589500 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Headlee Heights
Headlee Heights is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8150800, -79.9722800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Headlee Heights (-79.97228, 39.81508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
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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