How far is Independence, PA from New Brighton, PA?
The driving distance from Independence, PA to New Brighton, PA is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and New Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and New Brighton.
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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
6.1 mi · 7 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 68 East: Beaver
942 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto State Street
72 m · 6 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Avenue
3164 ft · 1 min · State Avenue
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
735 ft · 19 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
2084 ft · 58 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Sharon Road
1125 ft · 31 sec · Sharon Road
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Turn right onto Leopard Lane
1094 ft · 32 sec · Leopard Lane
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Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Constitution Boulevard
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
958 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
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Turn left onto 65th Infantry Division Memorial Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · 65th Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto 15th Street
61 m · 12 sec · 15th Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
1179 ft · 54 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 13th Street
67 m · 10 sec · 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and New Brighton.
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
6.15 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Independence and Mostly Cloudy near New Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to New Brighton?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 7 miles from Independence and 7.6 miles from New Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Independence and Mostly Cloudy near New Brighton.
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 New Brighton. Straight-line distance: 10.92 mi (17.57 km).
#1 Independence
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,503 |
| Coordinates | 40.5722900, -80.3092300 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Brighton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,622 |
| Coordinates | 40.7303400, -80.3100600 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: 13th Street (-80.310013, 40.730318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.46 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
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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