How far is Slippery Rock, PA from Forestville, PA?

The driving distance from Slippery Rock, PA to Forestville, PA is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.39 mi
00h 06m
Flight
3.91 mi
6.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.91 mi
Kilometers
6.3 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.39 mi
Kilometers
7.07 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:56 PM EDT
Return by in Slippery Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slippery Rock
2026-04-15T12:49
Arrive Forestville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Slippery Rock
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Armstrong
PA

Township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

From Slippery Rock
2.2 mi
00h 03m
To Forestville
2.2 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Slippery Rock and Forestville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Slippery Rock and Forestville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    13 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Franklin Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Franklin Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto William Flinn Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William Flinn Highway

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · William Flinn Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slippery Rock and Forestville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Road
2.91 mi · 66%
William Flinn Highway
0.86 mi · 20%
Franklin Street
0.62 mi · 14%
South Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Franklin Road

Continue on Franklin Road

2.91 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
3.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armstrong
00h 03m from Slippery Rock
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Slippery Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Forestville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Slippery Rock to Forestville?

The road trip is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km) and usually takes 00h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Armstrong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Slippery Rock and 2.2 miles from Forestville.

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

The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Slippery Rock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Forestville.

Stop Ideas Near Armstrong

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

72 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

90 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

98 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

103 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slippery Rock and Forestville. Straight-line distance: 3.91 mi (6.3 km).

Slippery Rock

#1 Slippery Rock

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates41.0639500, -80.0564500
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
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#2 Forestville

Forestville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1058900, -80.0058900
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Start: Slippery Rock (-80.05645, 41.06395)
End: Forestville (-80.00589, 41.10589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.59 L · about $0.65
Round trip
$1.31
0.32 gal · 1.18 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.65 $1.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.74 $1.47
Premium $4.95 $0.79 $1.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.96 $1.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Slippery Rock and Forestville. The current time is 12:49:55.

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.