How far is Economy, PA from Independence, PA?
The driving distance from Economy, PA to Independence, PA is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Economy and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Economy and Independence.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Lenz Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Lenz Avenue
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Turn right onto 17th Street
108 m · 21 sec · 17th Street
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Turn left onto Duss Avenue
2162 ft · 49 sec · Duss Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
2075 ft · 49 sec · 11th Street
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Continue on Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge
2038 ft · 1 min · Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Constitution Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Constitution Boulevard
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Continue on North Jordan Road
1855 ft · 29 sec · North Jordan Road
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Continue on Jordan Street
2462 ft · 42 sec · Jordan Street
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Turn right onto Laurel Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road
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Turn left onto Gringo Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gringo Road
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Turn right onto Gringo Independence Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Gringo Independence Road
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Turn straight onto Independence Road
2643 ft · 54 sec · Independence Road
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Continue on Independence Road
31 m · 5 sec · Independence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Independence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Economy and Independence.
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.
Gringo Independence Road
Turn right onto Gringo Independence Road
1.85 mi · 00h 04m
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 Rain Showers leaving Economy and Chance Rain Showers near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Economy to Independence?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
South Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Economy and 3.9 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Economy and Chance Rain Showers near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near South Heights
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 South Heights.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Economy and Independence. Straight-line distance: 4.83 mi (7.77 km).
#1 Economy
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 9,022 |
| Coordinates | 40.6000700, -80.2247800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,503 |
| Coordinates | 40.5722900, -80.3092300 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-80.30923, 40.57229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
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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