How far is Penn Hills, PA from Oil City, PA?
The driving distance from Penn Hills, PA to Oil City, PA is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 04m.
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.
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn Hills and Oil City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn Hills and Oil City.
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Start on Sylvan Avenue
41 m · 11 sec · Sylvan Avenue
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Turn left onto Mount Avenue
158 m · 29 sec · Mount Avenue
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Turn left onto Verona Road
77 m · 7 sec · Verona Road
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Continue on Wildwood Avenue
1953 ft · 57 sec · Wildwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allegheny River Boulevard
1.5 mi · 4 min · Allegheny River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hulton Road
1183 ft · 30 sec · Hulton Road
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Continue on Hulton Bridge
1749 ft · 46 sec · Hulton Bridge
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Turn right onto Freeport Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp straight toward PATP
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Ohio
1959 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.8 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 42 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 Penn Hills 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 79 North
Merge slight left
38.5 mi · 00h 42m
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 Cloudy leaving Penn Hills and Partly Sunny near Oil City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn Hills to Oil City?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Penn Hills and 49.1 miles from Oil City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Penn Hills and Partly Sunny near Oil City.
Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove
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 Plain Grove.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn Hills and Oil City. Straight-line distance: 64.82 mi (104.32 km).
#1 Penn Hills
A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 40,517 |
| Coordinates | 40.5011800, -79.8392200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $4.46 | $15.45 | $30.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $18.36 | $36.71 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
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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