How far is Aliquippa, PA from Economy, PA?

The driving distance from Aliquippa, PA to Economy, PA is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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
5.05 mi
00h 10m
Flight
2.66 mi
4.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.66 mi
Kilometers
4.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.05 mi
Kilometers
8.13 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Economy
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Aliquippa
Sun, Apr 19, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aliquippa
2026-04-19T06:51
Arrive Economy
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aliquippa
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
Ambridge
PA

Borough in Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania

From Aliquippa
2.5 mi
00h 05m
To Economy
2.5 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aliquippa and Economy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aliquippa and Economy.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    13 m · 9 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Avenue

    1262 ft · 1 min · River Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    1035 ft · 50 sec · Bridge Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Constitution Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Constitution Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge

    7 m · 3 sec · Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge

    2015 ft · 1 min · Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on 11th Street

    2075 ft · 55 sec · 11th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Duss Avenue

    2403 ft · 52 sec · Duss Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    108 m · 18 sec · 18th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lenz Avenue

    38 m · 11 sec · Lenz Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aliquippa and Economy.

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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
254.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Constitution Boulevard
3.27 mi · 65%
Duss Avenue
0.45 mi · 9%
11th Street
0.39 mi · 8%
Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge
0.38 mi · 8%
River Avenue
0.24 mi · 5%
Bridge Street
0.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Constitution Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn left onto Constitution Boulevard

3.27 mi · 00h 05m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
2.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ambridge
00h 05m from Aliquippa
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Aliquippa and Chance Rain Showers near Economy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aliquippa to Economy?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Ambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Aliquippa and 2.5 miles from Economy.

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

The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Aliquippa and Chance Rain Showers near Economy.

Stop Ideas Near Ambridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

77 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aliquippa and Economy. Straight-line distance: 2.66 mi (4.28 km).

Aliquippa

#1 Aliquippa

City of Pennsylvania

Population8,743
Coordinates40.6367300, -80.2400600
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Economy

#2 Economy

Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population9,022
Coordinates40.6000700, -80.2247800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Aliquippa (-80.24006, 40.63673)
End: Economy (-80.22478, 40.60007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.67 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.47
0.36 gal · 1.34 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.74 $1.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.83 $1.66
Premium $4.95 $0.89 $1.78
Diesel $5.98 $1.08 $2.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aliquippa and Economy. The current time is 06:51:25.

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.