Origin
Ardara, PA
Morning in Ardara on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardara, PA to Monessen, PA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
47m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardara, PA
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Monessen, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ardara, PA to Monessen, PA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Arona Road, PA 136 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.1 miles from Ardara, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mary Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Haywood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 993 / Trafford Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mary Street
Turn left onto Mary Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Haywood Road
Turn right onto Haywood Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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PA 993 / Trafford Road
Turn left onto PA 993 / Trafford Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
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~5m in
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PA 993 / Main Street
Turn right onto PA 993 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip
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~25m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ardara, PA to Monessen, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Belle Vernon along the way.
Belle Vernon
25.8 mi in
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~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Arona Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| PA 136 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Grand Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Waltz Mill Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Trafford Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 11.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardara, PA and Monessen, PA.
1
Start on Virginia Avenue
199 ft
·
14 sec
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Virginia Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mary Street
426 ft
·
22 sec
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Mary Street
3
Turn right onto Haywood Road
393 ft
·
23 sec
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Haywood Road
4
Turn left onto PA 993
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Trafford Road
5
Continue on PA 993
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Water Street
6
Turn right onto PA 993
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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Main Street
7
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Pennsylvania Avenue
8
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Chestnut Street
9
Continue on 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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10th Street
10
Turn left onto US 30
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Highway
11
Turn right onto Arona Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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Arona Road
12
Turn right onto PA 136
3.1 mi
·
4 min
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PA 136
13
Continue on Waltz Mill Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Waltz Mill Road
14
Enter roundabout
265 ft
·
5 sec
15
Continue
442 ft
·
8 sec
16
Enter roundabout
70 ft
·
1 sec
17
Continue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
18
Merge onto I 70
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward North Belle Vernon
20
Turn straight onto Monessen Highway
264 ft
·
5 sec
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Monessen Highway
21
Continue on Tyrol Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Tyrol Road
22
Continue on SR 3003
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Tyrol Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Grand Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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Grand Boulevard
24
Turn right onto Marion Avenue
19 ft
·
0 sec
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Marion Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Marion Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.1 miles from Ardara, PA, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28.2 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.1 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monessen, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ardara, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ardara, PA
This is one driving day of about 28.2 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ardara, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 11.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Ardara, PA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Monessen, PA
The final approach into Monessen, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Monessen, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.68 one way
$9.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Monessen, PA
Morning in Monessen on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Lakewood, NY
14 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ardara, PA to Monessen, PA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Arona Road, PA 136. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Ardara, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Haywood Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 993 / Trafford Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Ardara, PA to Monessen, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Belle Vernon along the way.
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