How far is Ardara, PA from Vandergrift, PA?
The driving distance from Ardara, PA to Vandergrift, PA is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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 Vandergrift.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardara and Vandergrift.
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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
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn straight
611 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
548 ft · 18 sec · William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto Golden Mile Highway
63 m · 11 sec · Golden Mile Highway
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Continue on Golden Mile Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Golden Mile Highway
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Continue on Fairview Drive
6 mi · 8 min · Fairview Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 66: Apollo, Greensburg
812 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
1288 ft · 26 sec · Sheridan Road
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Merge slight left onto State Route 66
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 66
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Take the exit slight right
129 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 66
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 66
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Continue on Sheridan Road
1613 ft · 28 sec · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto Kiski Avenue
832 ft · 11 sec · Kiski Avenue
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Continue on North Warren Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Warren Avenue
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Turn left onto Dime Road
949 ft · 17 sec · Dime Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
2093 ft · 36 sec · 1st Street
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Turn sharp left onto Custer Avenue
635 ft · 15 sec · Custer Avenue
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Continue on Custer Avenue
54 m · 15 sec · Custer Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Washington Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardara and Vandergrift.
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.
Fairview Drive
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6.04 mi · 00h 08m
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 Vandergrift.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardara to Vandergrift?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 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?
Plum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Ardara and 12.4 miles from Vandergrift.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 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 Vandergrift.
Stop Ideas Near Plum
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 Plum.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardara and Vandergrift. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 km).
#1 Ardara
Ardara is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3578500, -79.7350400 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vandergrift
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,832 |
| Coordinates | 40.6028400, -79.5647700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: PA 56 East (-79.564805, 40.60286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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