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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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Roy E. Furman Highway
19.8 mi · 34 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
582 ft · 13 sec · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Turn left onto Jefferson Road
3.2 mi · 5 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
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Road
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Turn right onto Pine Street
59 m · 5 sec · Pine Street
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ryerson Station and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 22.19 mi (35.71 km).
#1 Ryerson Station
Ryerson Station is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8925800, -80.4747900 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
City in Greene County, Iowa
| Population | 729 |
| Coordinates | 39.9300700, -80.0589500 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Street (-80.059115, 39.929968)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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