How far is Unity, PA from Oakdale, PA?

The driving distance from Unity, PA to Oakdale, PA is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.88 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.33 mi
35.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.33 mi
Kilometers
35.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.88 mi
Kilometers
44.87 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Fri, Nov 6, 5:07 PM EST
Return by in Unity
Fri, Nov 6, 5:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unity
2026-11-06T16:19
Arrive Oakdale
Fri, Nov 6, 5:07 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unity
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Oakland
PA

Census-designated place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

From Unity
13.9 mi
00h 24m
To Oakdale
14 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Unity and Oakdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Unity and Oakdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Perry Street

    731 ft · 32 sec · Perry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Siple Street

    111 m · 19 sec · Siple Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Siple Street

    139 m · 23 sec · Siple Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Leechburg Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Leechburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Leechburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    150 m · 15 sec · Saltsburg Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Frankstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Frankstown Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Beulah Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    1977 ft · 58 sec · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 376 West, US 22 West

    952 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

    1124 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie

    1222 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Jane Street

    135 m · 17 sec · Jane Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

    2046 ft · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Noblestown Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Nike Site Road

    2082 ft · 45 sec · Nike Site Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Gregg Station Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gregg Station Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Noblestown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Noblestown Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unity and Oakdale.

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.3 mi · 48%
Noblestown Road
4.54 mi · 16%
Frankstown Road
2.78 mi · 10%
Leechburg Road
2.29 mi · 8%
Beulah Road
1.2 mi · 4%
Gregg Station Road
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

13.3 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
00h 24m from Unity
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Unity and Mostly Cloudy near Oakdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unity to Oakdale?

The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Unity and 14 miles from Oakdale.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Unity and Mostly Cloudy near Oakdale.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

3 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

51 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

57 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unity and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 22.33 mi (35.93 km).

Unity

#1 Unity

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,600
Coordinates40.4922900, -79.7794900
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oakdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,423
Coordinates40.3981200, -80.1856100
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Unity (-79.77949, 40.49229)
End: Oakdale (-80.18561, 40.39812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $4.31
Round trip
$8.63
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $4.31 $8.63
Mid-grade $4.82 $4.73 $9.45
Premium $5.27 $5.17 $10.34
Diesel $6.58 $6.45 $12.90

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Unity and Oakdale. The current time is 16:19:27.

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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.