How far is Haverford, PA from Oil City, PA?

The driving distance from Haverford, PA to Oil City, PA is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
235.67 mi
04h 29m
Flight
178.56 mi
287.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.56 mi
Kilometers
287.37 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.67 mi
Kilometers
379.27 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oil City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM EDT
Return by in Haverford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haverford
2026-04-18T23:06
Arrive Oil City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haverford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Haverford
117.7 mi
02h 14m
To Oil City
118 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Haverford and Oil City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haverford and Oil City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Winsor Lane

    105 m · 14 sec · Winsor Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodside Road

    525 ft · 21 sec · Woodside Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montgomery Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Gulph Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Gulph Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · William Penn Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    155 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Portage Street

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto Cassandra Road

    82 m · 7 sec · Cassandra Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cassandra Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haverford and Oil City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 77%
I 99 North
28.1 mi · 12%
William Penn Highway
9.65 mi · 4%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Portage Street
2.25 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
178.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 14m from Haverford
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog leaving Haverford and Slight 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 Haverford to Oil City?

The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km) and usually takes 04h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Haverford and 118 miles from Oil City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.00 one way or $67.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog around Haverford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Oil City.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haverford and Oil City. Straight-line distance: 178.56 mi (287.37 km).

Haverford

#1 Haverford

A borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Population49,547
Coordinates40.0131700, -75.2943500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Oil City

#2 Oil City

City of Pennsylvania

Population9,618
Coordinates40.4023000, -78.6400200
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
Start: Haverford (-75.29435, 40.01317)
End: Oil City (-78.64002, 40.4023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.32 gal
31.48 L · about $34.00
Round trip
$67.99
16.64 gal · 62.96 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.9 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.00 $67.99
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.26 $76.53
Premium $4.95 $41.22 $82.43
Diesel $5.98 $49.75 $99.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Haverford and Oil City. The current time is 23:06:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.