Origin
Independence, PA
Morning in Independence on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Independence, PA to Aliquippa, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.2 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Independence, PA
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Aliquippa, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection in Pennsylvania, the 8.2-mile journey from Independence to Aliquippa is an efficient choice. Spanning just 17 minutes, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion and certainly doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Independence Road, Green Garden Road, and Mill Street as you move through the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of approximately $1, this is an incredibly economical drive for your daily commute or local travel needs. Because it is a short, direct route, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows without worrying about extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Kennedy Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Franklin Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mill Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Constitution Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| River Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Green Garden Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Independence Road
— 2.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence, PA and Aliquippa, PA.
1
Start on Independence Road
49 ft
·
6 sec
·
Independence Road
2
Continue on Independence Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Independence Road
3
Turn right onto Green Garden Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Green Garden Road
4
Continue on Mill Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
5
Continue on Kennedy Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kennedy Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
7
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
8
Continue on this road
475 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
9
Turn straight onto PA 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Constitution Boulevard
10
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bridge Street
12
Turn right onto River Avenue
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
River Avenue
13
Turn right onto 4th Street
41 ft
·
7 sec
·
4th Street
14
Turn left
24 ft
·
1 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Green Garden Road
Turn right onto Green Garden Road
Navigation decision point
3
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
River Avenue
Turn right onto River Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Aliquippa, PA
Morning in Aliquippa on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
19 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
15m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you focused on the road rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Since there is zero highway share on this route, you will avoid the high-speed tension of major freeways and instead navigate through local corridors. The path relies entirely on surface roads, meaning you will experience frequent transitions rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the curves and turns of the local infrastructure. You won't find any long, high-speed segments here, just a steady transition from the starting point to your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Independence Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 2.6 miles in near Green Garden Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (Green Garden Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (River Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m 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 2.6 miles on Independence Road. 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 2.6 miles (Green Garden Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (River Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aliquippa, 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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