Origin
Greensburg, PA
Morning in Greensburg on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greensburg, PA to Ardara, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greensburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
Ardara, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
Greensburg to Ardara is 13.3 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Lincoln Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it a straightforward, quick trip. It's an ideal option for a brief excursion or connecting two nearby points without committing to a long journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| Water Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Otterman Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Trafford Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Tollgate Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Urania Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 7.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg, PA and Ardara, PA.
1
Start on South Urania Avenue
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Urania Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 130
379 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Pittsburgh Street
3
Continue on PA 130
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Otterman Street
4
Turn straight onto Tollgate Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tollgate Hill Road
5
Turn left onto US 30
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
454 ft
·
12 sec
7
Turn straight onto 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
10th Street
8
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Chestnut Street
9
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
10
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Oak Street
11
Turn left onto PA 993
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
2nd Street
12
Turn right onto PA 993
380 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto PA 993
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Water Street
14
Continue on PA 993
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Trafford Road
15
Turn right onto Haywood Road
393 ft
·
24 sec
·
Haywood Road
16
Turn left onto Mary Street
426 ft
·
20 sec
·
Mary Street
17
Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
199 ft
·
8 sec
·
Virginia Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Virginia Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 130 / East Pittsburgh Street
Turn left onto PA 130 / East Pittsburgh Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
PA 993 / Main Street
Turn right onto PA 993 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Mary Street
Turn left onto Mary Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Virginia Avenue
Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
33 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
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 13.3 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 7.1 miles along Lincoln Highway. You'll experience a consistent local road environment, characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction. Water Street and East Otterman Street are also key segments you'll follow.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Lincoln Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near PA 130 / East Pittsburgh Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 130 / East Pittsburgh Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (PA 993 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Lincoln Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 0.1 miles (PA 130 / East Pittsburgh Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles (PA 993 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ardara, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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