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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.1 mi
00h 44m
Flight
19.14 mi
30.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.14 mi
Kilometers
30.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.1 mi
Kilometers
42 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vandergrift
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Ardara
Wed, Apr 15, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardara
2026-04-15T03:56
Arrive Vandergrift
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ardara
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
Plum
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Ardara
13.7 mi
00h 22m
To Vandergrift
12.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Virginia Avenue

    61 m · 14 sec · Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mary Street

    130 m · 23 sec · Mary Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Haywood Road

    120 m · 19 sec · Haywood Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Trafford Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Trafford Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1463 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tri Boro Expressway

    873 ft · 19 sec · Tri Boro Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway Boulevard

    3091 ft · 1 min · Broadway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mosside Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    611 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    548 ft · 18 sec · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Golden Mile Highway

    63 m · 11 sec · Golden Mile Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Golden Mile Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Golden Mile Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Fairview Drive

    6 mi · 8 min · Fairview Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 66: Apollo, Greensburg

    812 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sheridan Road

    1288 ft · 26 sec · Sheridan Road

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto State Route 66

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 66

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    129 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Route 66

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 66

  20. 20

    Continue on Sheridan Road

    1613 ft · 28 sec · Sheridan Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kiski Avenue

    832 ft · 11 sec · Kiski Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Warren Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Warren Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dime Road

    949 ft · 17 sec · Dime Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    2093 ft · 36 sec · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Custer Avenue

    635 ft · 15 sec · Custer Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Custer Avenue

    54 m · 15 sec · Custer Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Washington Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairview Drive
6.04 mi · 23%
Golden Mile Highway
5.21 mi · 20%
State Route 66
3.8 mi · 15%
Mosside Boulevard
2.67 mi · 10%
Trafford Road
2.64 mi · 10%
North Warren Avenue
2.41 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Fairview Drive

Continue on Fairview Drive

6.04 mi · 00h 08m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plum
00h 22m from Ardara
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

37 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

55 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardara and Vandergrift. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 km).

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#1 Ardara

Ardara is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3578500, -79.7350400
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Vandergrift

#2 Vandergrift

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,832
Coordinates40.6028400, -79.5647700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Avenue (-79.735175, 40.357582)
End: PA 56 East (-79.564805, 40.60286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardara and Vandergrift. The current time is 03:56:19.

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.