How far is Irwin, PA from Ardara, PA?

The driving distance from Irwin, PA to Ardara, PA is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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
4.09 mi
00h 08m
Flight
2.91 mi
4.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.91 mi
Kilometers
4.69 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.09 mi
Kilometers
6.59 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardara
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Irwin
Wed, Apr 15, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irwin
2026-04-15T00:51
Arrive Ardara
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irwin
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
North Irwin
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Irwin
2.1 mi
00h 04m
To Ardara
2.1 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 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 Irwin and Ardara.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lombard Street

    87 m · 13 sec · Lombard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    77 m · 5 sec · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    138 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 10th Street

    1036 ft · 28 sec · 10th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    641 ft · 20 sec · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    698 ft · 20 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1849 ft · 42 sec · Oak Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    111 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    116 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Water Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Trafford Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Trafford Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Haywood Road

    120 m · 24 sec · Haywood Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Mary Street

    130 m · 21 sec · Mary Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · Virginia Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irwin 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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
390.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Water Street
1.67 mi · 41%
Trafford Road
1.06 mi · 26%
Oak Street
0.35 mi · 9%
10th Street
0.2 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
0.13 mi · 3%
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.13 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Water Street

Turn left onto Water Street

1.67 mi · 00h 03m

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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Irwin
00h 04m from Irwin
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irwin 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 Irwin to Ardara?

The road trip is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

North Irwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Irwin and 2.1 miles from Ardara.

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

The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.61 one way or $1.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Irwin

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

27 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

28 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

37 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irwin and Ardara. Straight-line distance: 2.91 mi (4.69 km).

Irwin

#1 Irwin

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,716
Coordinates40.3245100, -79.7011500
Altitude305
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: Irwin (-79.70115, 40.32451)
End: Ardara (-79.73504, 40.35785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.55 L · about $0.61
Round trip
$1.23
0.3 gal · 1.1 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.61 $1.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.69 $1.38
Premium $4.95 $0.74 $1.49
Diesel $5.98 $0.90 $1.79

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 Irwin and Ardara. The current time is 00:51:22.

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.