Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ford City, PA
Victor Miyata
Girty, PA
Haneul Trac
Ford City to Girty is 24.7 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Indiana Road and PA 56, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It offers a mixed drive experience, suitable for a quick transit or a brief excursion. Given its short length, this route is easily manageable as a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Road | 13.4 mi | 17m |
| PA 210 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| PA 56 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| PA 66 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Girty Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Girty Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ford City, PA and Girty, PA.
Start on 4th Avenue
Turn right onto 11th Street
Turn left onto PA 128
Turn left onto PA 66
Turn straight onto Main Street
Turn right onto US 422 Business
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto PA 210
At end of road, turn right onto PA 56; PA 156
Turn right onto Girty Road
Turn right onto Girty Drive
Turn right onto Crooked Creek Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 128 / 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 422 Business / Indiana Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right onto PA 56; PA 156
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 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 | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Ford City on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Girty on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 35% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13.4 miles on Indiana Road, offering a sustained period of driving before transitions. The drive will likely shift between more direct road sections and potentially more winding or varied terrain as you navigate between Indiana Road, PA 210, and PA 56. Expect a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 11th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 8 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 (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 128 / 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 422 Business / Indiana Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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