How far is Bethel Park, PA from Oil City, PA?
The driving distance from Bethel Park, PA to Oil City, PA is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel Park and Oil City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel Park and Oil City.
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Start on the route
31 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
6 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
13 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto South Park Road
2937 ft · 1 min · South Park Road
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Turn right onto Logan Road
2375 ft · 1 min · Logan Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1399 ft · 39 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Continue on Fort Couch Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Fort Couch Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
2 mi · 5 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
13.3 mi · 18 min
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Merge slight left
44.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Franklin - Oil City Area, Barkeyville
1629 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on Richard Frame Memorial Highway
11.5 mi · 14 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on 15th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto Eagle Street
1651 ft · 56 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn slight right onto Elm Street
106 m · 19 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street
1170 ft · 55 sec · 11th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
122 m · 17 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard
6.7 mi · 11 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1004 ft · 40 sec · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street
46 m · 4 sec · Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethel Park and Oil City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 279 North
Merge slight left
44.5 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethel Park and Chance Rain Showers near Oil City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel Park to Oil City?
The road trip is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Bethel Park and 51.9 miles from Oil City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.00 one way or $29.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethel Park and Chance Rain Showers near Oil City.
Stop Ideas Near Portersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portersville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel Park and Oil City. Straight-line distance: 78.4 mi (126.17 km).
#1 Bethel Park
Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania
| Population | 32,118 |
| Coordinates | 40.3275700, -80.0395000 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oil City
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,137 |
| Coordinates | 41.4339500, -79.7064400 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oil City (-79.70644, 41.43395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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