Oakland, PA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Oakland, PA have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 55 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Oakland, PA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
363.2 mi
Bristol, PA
Quickest Drive
1h 12m
Pittsburgh, PA
Plan Around Oakland, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Oakland, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Oakland, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Oakland, PA
Driving from Oakland, PA
Expect an average of 55 miles and about 1h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Oakland, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 55 miles (1h 12m), while the shortest is just 55 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Oakland, PA include Pittsburgh, PA (54.6 mi, 1h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 55-mile trip from Oakland, PA, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Oakland, PA and 5 routes heading into Oakland, PA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 55 to 55 miles.
The longest mapped route from Oakland, PA covers 55 miles and takes approximately 1h 12m. Shorter options start at just 55 miles.
The average route from Oakland, PA runs about 55 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 55-mile trip from Oakland, PA costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Oakland, PA include Pittsburgh, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Oakland, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,732
Median Income
$67,557
Median Home Value
$96,700
Median Age
52.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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