How far is New Kensington, PA from Ardara, PA?
The driving distance from New Kensington, PA to Ardara, PA is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Kensington and Ardara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Kensington and Ardara.
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Start on Locust Street
8 m · 6 sec · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Constitution Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Street
16 m · 3 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Freeport Street
2918 ft · 1 min · Freeport Street
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Continue on Logans Ferry Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Logans Ferry Road
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Continue on Logans Ferry Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Logans Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
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Continue on Leechburg Road
3072 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Texas Road
1.3 km · 2 min · New Texas Road
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Continue on Old Leechburg Road
116 m · 7 sec · Old Leechburg Road
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Turn slight right onto New Texas Road
717 ft · 13 sec · New Texas Road
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Turn right onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Center New Texas Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saltsburg Road
917 ft · 26 sec · Saltsburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Center Road
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Turn slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Mosside Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard
3091 ft · 1 min · Broadway Boulevard
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Continue on Tri Boro Expressway
873 ft · 19 sec · Tri Boro Expressway
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Continue on 5th Street
1463 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Brinton Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Brinton Avenue
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Turn left onto Haywood Road
120 m · 24 sec · Haywood Road
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Turn left onto Mary Street
130 m · 21 sec · Mary Street
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Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Virginia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Virginia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Kensington and Ardara.
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.
Mosside Boulevard
Continue on Mosside Boulevard
3.33 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Kensington 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 New Kensington to Ardara?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from New Kensington and 9.1 miles from Ardara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.7 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around New Kensington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardara.
Stop Ideas Near Center
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 Center.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Kensington and Ardara. Straight-line distance: 14.73 mi (23.7 km).
#1 New Kensington
City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 12,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.5697900, -79.7647700 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ardara
Ardara is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3578500, -79.7350400 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardara (-79.73504, 40.35785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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