Origin
Vandergrift, PA
Morning in Vandergrift on Friday
Local time
8:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vandergrift, PA to Ardara, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vandergrift, PA
Michael Taccetta
Ardara, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
Vandergrift to Ardara is 27.1 miles and takes about 45m via PA 380, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. With a highway-focused profile and a low estimated fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick local excursion or a connecting leg of a larger journey. You'll experience a mostly highway feel for the majority of this drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 65% of the 27.1 miles on such roads. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 11 miles on PA 380, which should provide a smooth cruising experience. While the route primarily utilizes PA 380 and State Route 66, it also includes a segment on Mosside Boulevard, suggesting a transition from more open highway to potentially more developed or local road conditions towards the end. Expect a consistent pace for most of this journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 380 is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 380 and State Route 66. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in near Golden Mile Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.1 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 18.5 miles (Golden Mile Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (Northern Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Golden Mile Highway
Turn left onto Golden Mile Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
18.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 22 / William Penn Highway
Turn right onto US 22 / William Penn Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Northern Pike
Turn left onto Northern Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
PA 48; Orange Belt / Mosside Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto PA 48; Orange Belt / Mosside Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
27 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Mary Street
Turn left onto Mary Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 380 | 11 mi | 17m |
| State Route 66 | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Mosside Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Brinton Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| PA 56 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Northern Pike | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 380
— 11 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandergrift, PA and Ardara, PA.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Avenue
2
Continue on PA 56; PA 66 ALT
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Continue on PA 56; PA 66 ALT
463 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Street
4
Turn left onto PA 56; PA 66 ALT
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Farragut Avenue
5
Continue on PA 56; PA 66 ALT
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dime Road
6
Turn right onto PA 56; PA 66
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 56; PA 66
7
Turn right onto PA 66
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
1st Street
8
Continue on PA 66
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 66
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 66
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
11
Turn straight onto PA 380
11 mi
·
17 min
·
PA 380
12
Turn left onto Golden Mile Highway
197 ft
·
11 sec
·
Golden Mile Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto US 22
526 ft
·
15 sec
·
William Penn Highway
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Northern Pike
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern Pike
Use the left lane.
15
Turn sharp left onto PA 48; Orange Belt
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mosside Boulevard
16
Turn left onto PA 130
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Boulevard
17
Continue on PA 130
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Tri Boro Expressway
18
Continue on PA 130
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
5th Street
19
Turn right onto PA 993
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Brinton Avenue
20
Turn left onto Haywood Road
393 ft
·
24 sec
·
Haywood Road
21
Turn left onto Mary Street
426 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mary Street
22
Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
199 ft
·
8 sec
·
Virginia Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Virginia Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.49 one way
$8.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.26 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Ardara, PA
Morning in Ardara on Friday
Local time
8:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 Vandergrift, PA to Ardara, PA covers 27.1 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 380, State Route 66, Mosside Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Vandergrift, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.5 miles (Golden Mile Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (Northern Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Vandergrift, PA to Ardara, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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