Origin
Ardara, PA
Late night in Ardara on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ardara, PA to Arnold, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
37m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ardara, PA
Kai
Arnold, PA
Simeon Mirkov
Trip Overview
The drive from Ardara, PA to Arnold, PA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mosside Boulevard, Trafford Road, Logans Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on Mosside Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.13 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
9.4 miles from Ardara, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 18.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mosside Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 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 37m drive. You will face about 12 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 2.8 miles (PA 130 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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PA 130 / 5th Street
Turn left onto PA 130 / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.9 mi into trip
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~8m in
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PA 48; Orange Belt / Mosside Boulevard
Turn right onto PA 48; Orange Belt / Mosside Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.7 mi into trip
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~23m in
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Orange Belt / New Texas Road
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt / New Texas Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mosside Boulevard | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Trafford Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Logans Ferry Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Orange Belt | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Constitution Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Center New Texas Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Saltsburg-Leechburg Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| New Texas Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mosside Boulevard
— 3.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardara, PA and Arnold, PA.
1
Start on Virginia Avenue
199 ft
·
14 sec
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Virginia Avenue
2
Turn left onto Mary Street
426 ft
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22 sec
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Mary Street
3
Turn right onto Haywood Road
393 ft
·
18 sec
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Haywood Road
4
Turn right onto PA 993
2.6 mi
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5 min
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Trafford Road
5
Turn left onto PA 130
0.3 mi
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29 sec
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5th Street
6
Continue on PA 130
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Tri Boro Expressway
7
Continue on PA 130
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Broadway Boulevard
8
Turn right onto PA 48; Orange Belt
3.3 mi
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5 min
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Mosside Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Orange Belt
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Haymaker Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Orange Belt
2.2 mi
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4 min
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Orange Belt
11
Turn right onto PA 380; Orange Belt
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Saltsburg Road
12
Turn left onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi
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3 min
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Center New Texas Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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New Texas Road
14
Continue on Orange Belt
381 ft
·
6 sec
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Old Leechburg Road
15
Turn slight right onto Orange Belt
0.8 mi
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1 min
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New Texas Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto Orange Belt
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Leechburg Road
17
Continue on Orange Belt
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
18
Turn left onto Orange Belt
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Logans Ferry Road
19
Continue on PA 56 Truck
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Freeport Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto 5th Street
52 ft
·
3 sec
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5th Street
21
Turn right onto Constitution Boulevard
1.4 mi
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3 min
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Constitution Boulevard
22
Arrive at destination
Constitution Boulevard
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 9.4 miles from Ardara, PA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.3 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 18.9 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.4 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arnold, 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 18.9 miles and 37m.
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 Mosside Boulevard for about 3.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.4 mi from Ardara, PA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.4 miles from Ardara, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arnold, PA
The final approach into Arnold, 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 Arnold, 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
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Arnold, PA
Late night in Arnold on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
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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
37m 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 Arnold, PA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mosside Boulevard, Trafford Road, Logans Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 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 $3.13 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 37m drive. You will face about 12 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 2.8 miles (PA 130 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ardara, PA to Arnold, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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