How far is Oil City, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Oil City, PA to Erie, PA is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oil City and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oil City and Erie.
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Start on Spring Street
46 m · 9 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
1004 ft · 43 sec · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto William Flinn Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Seneca Street
2656 ft · 1 min · Seneca Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Smock Boulevard
1837 ft · 47 sec · Smock Boulevard
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Continue on South Franklin Street
120 m · 13 sec · South Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Saint John Street
990 ft · 28 sec · Saint John Street
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Turn right onto South Perry Street
1448 ft · 45 sec · South Perry Street
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Turn left onto West Central Avenue
1051 ft · 38 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Spring Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Spring Street
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Continue on Hydetown Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Perry Street
946 ft · 23 sec · Perry Street
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Continue on Waterford Street
2610 ft · 55 sec · Waterford Street
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Continue on PA-97
6.9 mi · 8 min · PA-97
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Route 19
19 m · 1 sec · Route 19
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 19
1273 ft · 30 sec · Route 19
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Continue on High Street
1.3 km · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Peach Street
14.4 mi · 26 min · Peach Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
124 m · 19 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
703 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oil City and Erie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Peach Street
Continue on Peach Street
14.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oil City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oil City to Erie?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Spartansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Oil City and 30.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oil City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Spartansburg
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 Spartansburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oil City and Erie. Straight-line distance: 51.85 mi (83.44 km).
#1 Oil City
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,137 |
| Coordinates | 41.4339500, -79.7064400 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.70 | $17.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.74 | $25.47 |
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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