How far is Arnold, PA from Ardara, PA?

The driving distance from Arnold, PA to Ardara, PA is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
18.85 mi
00h 37m
Flight
15.44 mi
24.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.44 mi
Kilometers
24.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.85 mi
Kilometers
30.34 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardara
Wed, Apr 15, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnold
2026-04-15T00:47
Arrive Ardara
Wed, Apr 15, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arnold
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
Center
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

From Arnold
9.4 mi
00h 18m
To Ardara
9.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 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 Arnold and Ardara.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arnold and Ardara.

  1. 1

    Start on Constitution Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Constitution Boulevard

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street

    16 m · 3 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Freeport Street

    2918 ft · 1 min · Freeport Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Logans Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Logans Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Logans Ferry Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Logans Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saltsburg-Leechburg Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Saltsburg-Leechburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Leechburg Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Texas Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · New Texas Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Old Leechburg Road

    116 m · 7 sec · Old Leechburg Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto New Texas Road

    717 ft · 13 sec · New Texas Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Center New Texas Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Center New Texas Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    917 ft · 26 sec · Saltsburg Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Center Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Mosside Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Mosside Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard

    3091 ft · 1 min · Broadway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Tri Boro Expressway

    873 ft · 19 sec · Tri Boro Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on 5th Street

    1463 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Brinton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Brinton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Haywood Road

    120 m · 24 sec · Haywood Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mary Street

    130 m · 21 sec · Mary Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · Virginia Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnold and Ardara.

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mosside Boulevard
3.33 mi · 18%
Brinton Avenue
2.64 mi · 14%
Logans Ferry Road
2.48 mi · 13%
Center Road
2.11 mi · 11%
Constitution Boulevard
1.43 mi · 8%
Center New Texas Road
1.42 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Mosside Boulevard

Continue on Mosside Boulevard

3.33 mi · 00h 06m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center
00h 18m from Arnold
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arnold and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardara.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arnold to Ardara?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 9.4 miles from Arnold and 9.4 miles from Ardara.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arnold and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardara.

Stop Ideas Near Center

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

36 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

53 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnold and Ardara. Straight-line distance: 15.44 mi (24.85 km).

Arnold

#1 Arnold

City of Pennsylvania

Population4,790
Coordinates40.5800700, -79.7667200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ardara

Ardara is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3578500, -79.7350400
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: Arnold (-79.76672, 40.58007)
End: Ardara (-79.73504, 40.35785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.08 $6.16
Premium $4.95 $3.32 $6.64
Diesel $5.98 $4.01 $8.01

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 Arnold and Ardara. The current time is 00:47:39.

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.