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Trip from Penn, PA to Ardara, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

17m

Distance

8.3 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 16m ★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m

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

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Downtown Penn, PA, PA

Penn, PA

George Becker

Downtown Ardara, PA, PA

Ardara, PA

Kai

Trip Overview

Penn, PA to Ardara, PA is 8.3 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Broadway Street, Water Street, and Penn Manor Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a route with frequent turns rather than long, open stretches. It's a quick trip that's ideal if you're looking for a brief change of scenery or need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway Street 2 mi 3m
Water Street 1.7 mi 2m
Penn Manor Road 1.5 mi 2m
Trafford Road 1.1 mi 1m
Coal Street 0.4 mi <1m
Locust Street 0.4 mi 1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Race Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Broadway Street — 2 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn, PA and Ardara, PA.

1

Start on North Railroad Street

179 ft · 9 sec · North Railroad Street
2

Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

326 ft · 16 sec · Harrison Avenue
3

Turn right onto Locust Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Locust Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · 11th Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto Coal Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Coal Street
6

Continue on Penn Manor Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Penn Manor Road
7

Continue on Race Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Race Street
8

Turn left onto Brinker Street

236 ft · 4 sec · Brinker Street
9

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
10

Continue on PA 993

2.0 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
11

Continue on PA 993

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 3rd Street
12

Turn right onto PA 993

342 ft · 12 sec · Oak Street
13

Turn left onto PA 993

364 ft · 9 sec · 2nd Street
14

Turn right onto PA 993

380 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
15

Turn left onto PA 993

1.7 mi · 2 min · Water Street
16

Continue on PA 993

1.1 mi · 1 min · Trafford Road
17

Turn right onto Haywood Road

393 ft · 24 sec · Haywood Road
18

Turn left onto Mary Street

426 ft · 20 sec · Mary Street
19

Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

199 ft · 8 sec · Virginia Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Virginia Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Harrison Avenue

Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | 11th Street

At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | Brinker Street

Turn left onto Brinker Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | PA 993 / 2nd Street

Turn left onto PA 993 / 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | PA 993 / Main Street

Turn right onto PA 993 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.38 one way

$2.75 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.51 $3.01
premium $4.93 $1.61 $3.22
diesel $5.61 $1.83 $3.67

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 $0.87 $0.40
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.73 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Penn, PA

Late night in Penn on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 16 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Ardara, PA

Late night in Ardara on Tuesday

Local time

4:07 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

3 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

17m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhoods and local streets for the entire 8.3 miles. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any interstate driving here. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 2 miles along Broadway Street. As you drive, be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you follow Broadway Street, Water Street, and Penn Manor Road.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on Broadway Street.

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 early in the drive near Harrison Avenue.

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 17m drive. You will face about 12 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 (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Brinker Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

17m 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 miles on Broadway Street. 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: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (Brinker 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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