How far is Plain Grove, PA from Ellport, PA?
The driving distance from Plain Grove, PA to Ellport, PA is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plain Grove and Ellport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plain Grove and Ellport.
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Start on Plain Grove Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Plain Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harlansburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Harlansburg Road
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Continue on New Castle Road
1129 ft · 23 sec · New Castle Road
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Take the ramp left
821 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 488: Prospect, Portersville
868 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto East Portersville Road
2352 ft · 59 sec · East Portersville Road
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Turn slight right onto Perry Highway
879 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway
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Turn left onto West Portersville Road
8.4 mi · 14 min · West Portersville Road
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Turn right onto Jamison Avenue
1964 ft · 1 min · Jamison Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
27 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plain Grove and Ellport.
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.
New Castle Road
Merge slight left
8.78 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Plain Grove and Sunny near Ellport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plain Grove to Ellport?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Plain Grove and 10.4 miles from Ellport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plain Grove and Sunny near Ellport.
Stop Ideas Near Portersville
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 Portersville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plain Grove and Ellport. Straight-line distance: 14.48 mi (23.3 km).
#1 Plain Grove
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 753 |
| Coordinates | 41.0542300, -80.1428400 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ellport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,102 |
| Coordinates | 40.8639500, -80.2589500 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellport (-80.25895, 40.86395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.36 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
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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