How far is South Bend, PA from Ford City, PA?
The driving distance from South Bend, PA to Ford City, PA is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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 29m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Bend and Ford City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Bend and Ford City.
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Start on Ole Mill Drive
91 m · 17 sec · Ole Mill Drive
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn sharp left
13.4 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
547 ft · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto 5th Avenue
3271 ft · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
107 m · 21 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bend and Ford City.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn sharp left
13.4 mi · 00h 18m
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 South Bend and Partly Sunny near Ford City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Bend to Ford City?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Elderton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from South Bend and 11.2 miles from Ford City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Bend and Partly Sunny near Ford City.
Stop Ideas Near Elderton
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 Elderton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Bend and Ford City. Straight-line distance: 13.04 mi (20.99 km).
#1 South Bend
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 40.6278400, -79.3694800 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ford City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,735 |
| Coordinates | 40.7722900, -79.5297700 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: 4th Avenue (-79.529818, 40.772314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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