How far is Monaca, PA from Independence, PA?
The driving distance from Monaca, PA to Independence, PA is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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 19m.
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 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monaca and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monaca and Independence.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
2381 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Constitution Boulevard
4.7 mi · 7 min · Constitution Boulevard
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Kiehl Street
114 m · 12 sec · Kiehl Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kennedy Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on Mill Street
1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Green Garden Road
1138 ft · 25 sec · Green Garden Road
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Turn left onto Independence Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Independence Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Independence Road
55 m · 9 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 Monaca 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.
Constitution Boulevard
Continue on Constitution Boulevard
4.69 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Monaca and Mostly Cloudy near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monaca to Independence?
The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Economy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Monaca and 5.8 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Monaca and Mostly Cloudy near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Economy
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 Economy.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monaca and Independence. Straight-line distance: 8.19 mi (13.18 km).
#1 Monaca
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,364 |
| Coordinates | 40.6872900, -80.2714500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.18 | $4.35 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
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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