How far is Penn, PA from Ardara, PA?
The driving distance from Penn, PA to Ardara, PA is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn and Ardara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn and Ardara.
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Start on North Railroad Street
55 m · 10 sec · North Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
99 m · 16 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Locust Street
1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street
843 ft · 39 sec · 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal Street
2325 ft · 46 sec · Coal Street
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Continue on Penn Manor Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Penn Manor Road
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Continue on Race Street
1313 ft · 35 sec · Race Street
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Turn left onto Brinker Street
72 m · 5 sec · Brinker Street
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Continue on Main Street
1261 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
815 ft · 18 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
104 m · 12 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
111 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
116 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Trafford Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Trafford Road
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Turn right 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 Penn 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.
Broadway Street
Continue on Broadway Street
2 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Penn 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 Penn to Ardara?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Irwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Penn and 4.2 miles from Ardara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Penn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardara.
Stop Ideas Near Irwin
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 Irwin.
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Latrobe station
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Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn and Ardara. Straight-line distance: 5.33 mi (8.58 km).
#1 Penn
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 461 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -79.6411500 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.18 | $2.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
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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