How far is Rankin, PA from Unity, PA?
The driving distance from Rankin, PA to Unity, PA is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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 Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rankin and Unity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rankin and Unity.
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Start on 4th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight right
56 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Hawkins Avenue
69 m · 15 sec · Hawkins Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
899 ft · 41 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harriet Street
86 m · 13 sec · Harriet Street
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Turn left onto Miller Street
1267 ft · 35 sec · Miller Street
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Continue on Monongahela Avenue
2102 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1142 ft · 39 sec · Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Braddock Avenue
1623 ft · 42 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
962 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
2.6 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 130: Churchill
749 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Churchill Road
963 ft · 23 sec · Churchill Road
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Turn slight right onto PA 130 West: Penn Hills
63 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto Beulah Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road
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Turn right onto Frankstown Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Frankstown Road
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Turn right onto Saltsburg Road
150 m · 14 sec · Saltsburg Road
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Turn left onto Leechburg Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Leechburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Leechburg Road
2530 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road
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Turn right onto Siple Street
139 m · 21 sec · Siple Street
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Continue on Siple Street
111 m · 17 sec · Siple Street
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Turn left onto Perry Street
731 ft · 32 sec · Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rankin and Unity.
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.
Frankstown Road
Turn right onto Frankstown Road
2.78 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rankin and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Unity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rankin to Unity?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Churchill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Rankin and 5.6 miles from Unity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.79 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rankin and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Unity.
Stop Ideas Near Churchill
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 Churchill.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rankin and Unity. Straight-line distance: 7.61 mi (12.24 km).
#1 Rankin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,012 |
| Coordinates | 40.4125700, -79.8792200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Unity
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,600 |
| Coordinates | 40.4922900, -79.7794900 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Perry Street (-79.779474, 40.492339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
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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