Trip from Ardara, PA to Vandergrift, PA

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Drive Time

46m

Distance

27.5 mi

44 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 54m

10 AM

0h 49m

12 PM

0h 48m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 54m

8 PM

0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Ardara, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ardara, PA to Vandergrift, PA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fairview Drive, Golden Mile Highway, State Route 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Fairview Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.56 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

13.8 miles from Ardara, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 27.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Fairview Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mary Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.5 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 6.7 miles (Northern Pike): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mary Street

Turn left onto Mary Street

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Haywood Road

Turn right onto Haywood Road

Navigation decision point

6.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | Northern Pike

At end of road, turn right onto Northern Pike

Navigation decision point

8.5 mi into trip | ~16m in | Golden Mile Highway

Turn left onto Golden Mile Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

27.5 mi into trip | ~46m in | Washington Avenue

Turn sharp left onto Washington Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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 Vandergrift, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Greensburg along the way.

Greensburg

19.7 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Fairview Drive	6 mi	8m
Golden Mile Highway	5.2 mi	9m
State Route 66	3.7 mi	6m
Mosside Boulevard	2.7 mi	4m
Trafford Road	2.6 mi	5m
North Warren Avenue	2.4 mi	2m
Northern Pike	1.7 mi	3m
Broadway Boulevard	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Fairview Drive — 6 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardara, PA and Vandergrift, PA.

Start on Virginia Avenue

199 ft · 14 sec · Virginia Avenue

Turn left onto Mary Street

426 ft · 22 sec · Mary Street

Turn right onto Haywood Road

393 ft · 18 sec · Haywood Road

Turn right onto PA 993

2.6 mi · 5 min · Trafford Road

Turn left onto PA 130

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 5th Street

Continue on PA 130

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Tri Boro Expressway

Continue on PA 130

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 48; Orange Belt

2.7 mi · 4 min · Mosside Boulevard

Turn straight

0.1 mi · 25 sec

At end of road, turn right onto Northern Pike

1.7 mi · 3 min · Northern Pike

Turn right onto US 22

0.1 mi · 17 sec · William Penn Highway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Golden Mile Highway

206 ft · 11 sec · Golden Mile Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 286

5.2 mi · 8 min · Golden Mile Highway

Continue on PA 380

6.0 mi · 8 min · Fairview Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 66: Apollo, Greensburg

Turn right onto PA 66

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Sheridan Road

Merge onto PA 66

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 66

Take the exit

424 ft · 8 sec

Merge onto PA 66

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 66

Continue on PA 66

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Sheridan Road

Turn left onto PA 56; PA 66

0.2 mi · 10 sec · Kiski Avenue

Continue on PA 56; PA 66

2.4 mi · 2 min · North Warren Avenue

Turn left onto PA 56; PA 66 ALT

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Dime Road

Turn right onto PA 56; PA 66 ALT

0.4 mi · 36 sec · 1st Street

Turn sharp left onto PA 56; PA 66 ALT

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Custer Avenue

Continue on Custer Avenue

177 ft · 15 sec · Custer Avenue

Turn sharp left onto Washington Avenue

105 ft · 4 sec · Washington Avenue

Arrive at destination

Washington 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 13.8 miles from Ardara, PA, or about 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6 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 27.5 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.8 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vandergrift, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Ardara, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 27.5 miles and 46m.

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 Fairview Drive for about 6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.8 mi from Ardara, PA · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakewood, NY

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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakewood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Ardara, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Vandergrift, PA

The final approach into Vandergrift, 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 Vandergrift, 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

$4.56 one way

$9.12 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$4.99	$9.99
premium	$4.93	$5.33	$10.67
diesel	$5.61	$6.07	$12.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.3	$2.89	$1.32
Efficient EV	6.9	$2.41	$1.10
EV Truck/SUV	11	$3.85	$1.76

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.

Forecast data refreshed 14 hours ago

Origin

Ardara, PA

Late night in Ardara on Wednesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 43% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 2:32PM EDT until April 14 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

Vandergrift, PA

Late night in Vandergrift on Wednesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

15 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

46m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Vandergrift, PA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Fairview Drive, Golden Mile Highway, State Route 66. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $4.56 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.

On the drive from Ardara, PA to Vandergrift, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Greensburg along the way.

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