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Trip from Dunbar, PA to Lardin, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

20.1 mi

32 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

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borough of Pennsylvania

Dunbar, PA

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Downtown Lardin, PA, PA

Lardin, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Dunbar, PA to Lardin, PA is 20.1 miles and takes about 32m via McClellandtown Road, University Drive, and Ranch Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a straightforward drive that doesn't involve any highway time, making it a simple point-to-point excursion. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transfer between locations without the complexities of major interstates. Plan for this drive to be a local connection rather than a destination in itself.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
McClellandtown Road 9.3 mi 16m
University Drive 8.4 mi 9m
Ranch Road 1 mi 2m
Connellsville Street 0.3 mi 1m
Woodvale Street 0.2 mi <1m
Ronco Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: McClellandtown Road — 9.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunbar, PA and Lardin, PA.

1

Start on this road

44 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Connellsville Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Connellsville Street
3

Turn sharp right onto Woodvale Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Woodvale Street
4

Turn left onto Ranch Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ranch Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 119

8.4 mi · 9 min · University Drive
6

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 21 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

162 ft · 7 sec
8

Turn left onto PA 21

9.0 mi · 15 min · McClellandtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

469 ft · 12 sec
Toward PA 166 South: Masontown
10

Keep slight right at fork

224 ft · 6 sec
11

Turn right onto PA 166

426 ft · 10 sec · Ronco Road
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
13

Merge onto PA 21; PA 166

0.3 mi · 29 sec · McClellandtown Road
14

Arrive at destination

PA 21; PA 166

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Connellsville Street

Turn right onto Connellsville Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Woodvale Street

Turn sharp right onto Woodvale Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
9.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward PA 21

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 21
5
10.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | PA 21 / McClellandtown Road

Turn left onto PA 21 / McClellandtown Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
19.6 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.54 one way

$7.07 round trip

$4.47/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.89 $3.87 $7.74
premium $5.23 $4.14 $8.27
diesel $6.18 $4.89 $9.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6 0 $2.11 $0.96
Efficient EV 5 0 $1.76 $0.80
EV Truck/SUV 8 0 $2.81 $1.29

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.

Forecast as of Oct 11, 2026

Origin

Dunbar, PA

Late night in Dunbar on Monday

Local time

2:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Rain Showers

SE 9 to 16 mph 82% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 11:16AM EDT until October 11 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:52AM EDT until October 11 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

Lardin, PA

Late night in Lardin on Monday

Local time

2:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Rain Showers

E 7 to 12 mph 85% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 11:16AM EDT until October 11 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:52AM EDT until October 11 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

32m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving from start to finish. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 9.3 miles along McClellandtown Road. Expect to encounter traffic signals and local intersections frequently as you stay on this non-highway profile. This kind of driving often involves navigating through more populated areas or smaller towns.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on McClellandtown Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Connellsville Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 20.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Connellsville Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Woodvale Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,243 ft 950 ft

Total Climb

452 ft

Total Descent

509 ft

Highest Point

1,243 ft

~13 mi in

Elevation Range

293 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Dunbar, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1857

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on McClellandtown Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lardin, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Connellsville Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Woodvale Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lardin, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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