How far is Vandergrift, PA from Ardara, PA?
The driving distance from Vandergrift, PA to Ardara, PA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vandergrift and Ardara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandergrift and Ardara.
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Start on Washington Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1238 ft · 21 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
141 m · 12 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Farragut Avenue
52 m · 3 sec · Farragut Avenue
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Continue on Dime Road
778 ft · 17 sec · Dime Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1613 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Route 66
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 66
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 66
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 66
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Take the exit slight right
1366 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight
11 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Golden Mile Highway
60 m · 11 sec · Golden Mile Highway
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
526 ft · 16 sec · William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto Northern Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Mosside Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 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 Vandergrift 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.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
11 mi · 00h 17m
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 Vandergrift 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 Vandergrift to Ardara?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Plum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Vandergrift and 13.5 miles from Ardara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vandergrift and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ardara.
Stop Ideas Near Plum
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 Plum.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandergrift and Ardara. Straight-line distance: 19.14 mi (30.81 km).
#1 Vandergrift
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,832 |
| Coordinates | 40.6028400, -79.5647700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
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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