How far is Ardara, PA from Monessen, PA?
The driving distance from Ardara, PA to Monessen, PA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardara and Monessen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardara and Monessen.
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Start on Virginia Avenue
61 m · 14 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto Mary Street
130 m · 23 sec · Mary Street
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Turn right onto Haywood Road
120 m · 24 sec · Haywood Road
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Turn left onto Trafford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Trafford Road
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Continue on Water Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2436 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1057 ft · 27 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
641 ft · 18 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on 10th Street
1186 ft · 35 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Arona Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Arona Road
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Waltz Mill Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
81 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
821 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11.7 mi · 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Belle Vernon
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Monessen Highway
80 m · 5 sec · Monessen Highway
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Continue on Tyrol Road
1211 ft · 24 sec · Tyrol Road
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Continue on Tyrol Boulevard
688 ft · 15 sec · Tyrol Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Boulevard
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Turn right onto Marion Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Marion Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marion Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardara and Monessen.
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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 Ardara and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monessen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardara to Monessen?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Hunker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Ardara and 17.8 miles from Monessen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ardara and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monessen.
Stop Ideas Near Hunker
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 Hunker.
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardara and Monessen. Straight-line distance: 16.56 mi (26.65 km).
#1 Ardara
Ardara is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3578500, -79.7350400 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monessen
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,176 |
| Coordinates | 40.1484100, -79.8878300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion Avenue (-79.887831, 40.148412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
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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