How far is Ryerson Station, PA from Jefferson, PA?

The driving distance from Ryerson Station, PA to Jefferson, PA is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
28.98 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.19 mi
35.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.19 mi
Kilometers
35.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.98 mi
Kilometers
46.64 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Ryerson Station
Thu, Apr 16, 12:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ryerson Station
2026-04-15T22:33
Arrive Jefferson
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ryerson Station
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
Waynesburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From Ryerson Station
14.5 mi
00h 22m
To Jefferson
14.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 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 Ryerson Station and Jefferson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ryerson Station and Jefferson.

  1. 1

    Start on Roy E. Furman Highway

    19.8 mi · 34 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    2954 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West High Street

    1584 ft · 52 sec · West High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Richhill Street

    132 m · 20 sec · South Richhill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Greene Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Greene Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East High Street

    2386 ft · 1 min · East High Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    582 ft · 13 sec · Roy E. Furman Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jefferson Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Greene Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Greene Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Jefferson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Pine Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ryerson Station 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roy E. Furman Highway
19.9 mi · 69%
Jefferson Road
4.36 mi · 15%
Greene Street
2.28 mi · 8%
West Greene Street
1.04 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.56 mi · 2%
East High Street
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Roy E. Furman Highway

Start on Roy E. Furman Highway

19.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesburg
00h 22m from Ryerson Station
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ryerson Station 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 Ryerson Station to Jefferson?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Waynesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Ryerson Station and 14.5 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ryerson Station and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesburg, 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 Waynesburg.

RAIL

Connellsville station

52 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

82 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ryerson Station and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 22.19 mi (35.71 km).

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#1 Ryerson Station

Ryerson Station is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8925800, -80.4747900
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Jefferson

#2 Jefferson

City in Greene County, Iowa

Population729
Coordinates39.9300700, -80.0589500
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Roy E. Furman Highway (-80.474746, 39.8922)
End: Pine Street (-80.059115, 39.929968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.69 $9.38
Premium $4.95 $5.05 $10.11
Diesel $5.98 $6.10 $12.20

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 Ryerson Station and Jefferson. The current time is 22:33:08.

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.