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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.37 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.43 mi
20 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.43 mi
Kilometers
20 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.37 mi
Kilometers
26.35 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Independence
Sun, Apr 19, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Independence
2026-04-19T11:09
Arrive Beaver Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Independence
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vanport
PA

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

From Independence
9.6 mi
00h 13m
To Beaver Falls
6.8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Independence Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Independence Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Independence Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Independence Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Green Garden Road

    1124 ft · 21 sec · Green Garden Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 376 West: Beaver, New Castle

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Chippewa

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Constitution Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Constitution Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    3111 ft · 2 min · 8th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Darlington Road

    909 ft · 27 sec · Darlington Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1.5 km · 4 min · 11th Street

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beaver Valley Expressway
12.9 mi · 79%
Independence Road
2.6 mi · 16%
Constitution Boulevard
1.24 mi · 8%
11th Street
0.94 mi · 6%
8th Street
0.59 mi · 4%
PA 51
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanport
00h 13m from Independence
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

70 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

90 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Beaver Falls. Straight-line distance: 12.43 mi (20 km).

Independence

#1 Independence

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Population1,503
Coordinates40.5722900, -80.3092300
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Beaver Falls

#2 Beaver Falls

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,255
Coordinates40.7520100, -80.3192300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Independence Road (-80.309202, 40.572302)
End: 11th Street (-80.319231, 40.751984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.37
Round trip
$4.74
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Independence and Beaver Falls. The current time is 11:09:27.

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.