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

The driving distance from Oil City, PA to Abington, PA is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
246.55 mi
03h 47m
Flight
186.7 mi
300.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.7 mi
Kilometers
300.47 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.55 mi
Kilometers
396.78 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Oil City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oil City
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Abington
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oil City
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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Oil City
123.2 mi
01h 53m
To Abington
123.4 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cassandra Road

    82 m · 17 sec · Cassandra Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Portage Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Portage Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    602 ft · 14 sec · Cleveland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Evergreen Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 22 East: Altoona

    2537 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    197.7 mi · 3 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove

    3221 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Easton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Easton Road

    903 ft · 20 sec · Easton Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Moreland Road

    1585 ft · 49 sec · West Moreland Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old York Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Keith Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Keith Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
198 mi · 80%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
10.2 mi · 4%
Portage Street
2.25 mi · 1%
Easton Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Old York Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

198 mi · 03h 34m

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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.9 mi
186.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
01h 53m from Oil City
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Oil City and Rain Showers near Abington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oil City to Abington?

The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Oil City and 123.4 miles from Abington.

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

The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.55 one way or $71.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Oil City and Rain Showers near Abington.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carlisle, 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 Carlisle.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oil City and Abington. Straight-line distance: 186.7 mi (300.47 km).

Oil City

#1 Oil City

City of Pennsylvania

Population9,618
Coordinates40.4023000, -78.6400200
Altitude540
CountryUnited States
Abington

#2 Abington

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population55,285
Coordinates40.1206700, -75.1179500
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Cassandra Road (-78.640119, 40.402319)
End: (-75.117915, 40.120665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.93 L · about $35.55
Round trip
$71.10
17.4 gal · 65.86 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.55 $71.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.01 $80.02
Premium $4.95 $43.10 $86.20
Diesel $5.98 $52.03 $104.05

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 Oil City and Abington. The current time is 02:06:31.

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.