How far is Independence, PA from Beaver Falls, PA?
The driving distance from Independence, PA to Beaver Falls, PA is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
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.
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Beaver Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Beaver Falls.
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Start on Independence Road
15 m · 6 sec · Independence Road
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Continue on Independence Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Independence Road
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Turn right onto Green Garden Road
1124 ft · 21 sec · Green Garden Road
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Turn left onto I 376 West: Beaver, New Castle
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Chippewa
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Constitution Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · Constitution Boulevard
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Turn left onto 8th Street
3111 ft · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Darlington Road
909 ft · 27 sec · Darlington Road
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Turn right onto 11th Street
1.5 km · 4 min · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Beaver Falls.
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.
Beaver Valley Expressway
Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
12.9 mi · 00h 14m
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 Independence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Beaver Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Beaver Falls?
The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Vanport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Independence and 6.8 miles from Beaver Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Independence and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Beaver Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Vanport
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 Vanport.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Beaver Falls. Straight-line distance: 12.43 mi (20 km).
#1 Independence
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,503 |
| Coordinates | 40.5722900, -80.3092300 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaver Falls
City in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,255 |
| Coordinates | 40.7520100, -80.3192300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: 11th Street (-80.319231, 40.751984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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