How far is Mount Carmel, PA from Headlee Heights, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Carmel, PA to Headlee Heights, PA is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and Headlee Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Headlee Heights.
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Start on Mount Carmel Ridge Road
965 ft · 46 sec · Mount Carmel Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Isiminger Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Isiminger Road
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Continue on Coon Run Road
1 km · 3 min · Coon Run Road
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Turn left onto Deep Valley Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Deep Valley Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Golden Oaks Road
12.2 mi · 22 min · Golden Oaks Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway
5.9 mi · 11 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2954 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on West High Street
1584 ft · 52 sec · West High Street
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Turn right onto South Richhill Street
132 m · 20 sec · South Richhill Street
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Turn left onto West Greene Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Greene Street
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Turn slight right onto East High Street
2386 ft · 1 min · East High Street
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Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · 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
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Garards Fort, Kirby
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Kirby Road
57 m · 4 sec · Kirby Road
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Continue on Kirby Fort Road
612 ft · 12 sec · Kirby Fort Road
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Continue on Kirby Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kirby Road
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Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Garards Fort Road
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Continue on Fordyce Road
146 m · 13 sec · Fordyce Road
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Continue on Mapletown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · 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 Mount Carmel 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.
Golden Oaks Road
Turn straight onto Golden Oaks Road
12.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel to Headlee Heights?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waynesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Mount Carmel and 22.1 miles from Headlee Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Carmel and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Headlee Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesburg
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 Waynesburg.
Connellsville station
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Headlee Heights. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.32 km).
#1 Mount Carmel
Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,708 |
| Coordinates | 39.7717500, -80.5114700 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
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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