How far is Ardara, PA from New Kensington, PA?
The driving distance from Ardara, PA to New Kensington, PA is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardara and New Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardara and New Kensington.
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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 · 19 sec · Haywood Road
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Turn right onto Trafford Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Trafford Road
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1463 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Tri Boro Expressway
873 ft · 19 sec · Tri Boro Expressway
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Continue on Broadway Boulevard
3091 ft · 1 min · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mosside Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Mosside Boulevard
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Continue on Haymaker Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Haymaker Road
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Saltsburg Road
917 ft · 24 sec · Saltsburg Road
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Turn left onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Center New Texas Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Texas Road
717 ft · 12 sec · New Texas Road
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Continue on Old Leechburg Road
116 m · 7 sec · Old Leechburg Road
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Turn slight right onto New Texas Road
1.3 km · 2 min · New Texas Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Leechburg Road
3072 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road
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Continue on Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
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Turn left onto Logans Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Logans Ferry Road
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Continue on Freeport Street
2977 ft · 1 min · Freeport Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street
16 m · 4 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Constitution Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Constitution Boulevard
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Turn right
96 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Locust Street
85 m · 8 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardara and New Kensington.
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.
Mosside Boulevard
Turn right onto Mosside Boulevard
3.33 mi · 00h 06m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardara to New Kensington?
The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Ardara and 11.6 miles from New Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ardara and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Center
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 Center.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardara and New Kensington. Straight-line distance: 14.73 mi (23.7 km).
#1 Ardara
Ardara is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3578500, -79.7350400 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Kensington
City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 12,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.5697900, -79.7647700 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Street (-79.764775, 40.569813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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