Slippery Rock, PA Road Trips
Drivers starting from Slippery Rock, PA have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 361 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Slippery Rock, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: David Hitchcock
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
360.8 mi
Bristol, PA
Quickest Drive
5h 25m
Reading, PA
Plan Around Slippery Rock, PA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Slippery Rock, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Slippery Rock, PA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Driving from Slippery Rock, PA
The typical drive from Slippery Rock, PA covers about 361 miles and takes around 6h 43m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 361 miles (6h 43m), while the shortest is just 361 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Slippery Rock, PA most often head toward Bristol, PA (360.8 mi, 6h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.47 per gallon. For the typical 361-mile trip from Slippery Rock, PA, budget about $63 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Slippery Rock, PA and 4 routes heading into Slippery Rock, PA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 361 to 361 miles.
The longest mapped route from Slippery Rock, PA covers 361 miles and takes approximately 6h 43m. Shorter options start at just 361 miles.
The average route from Slippery Rock, PA runs about 361 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 43m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.47/gallon for regular), the average 361-mile trip from Slippery Rock, PA costs roughly $63 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Slippery Rock, PA include Bristol, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Slippery Rock, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,434
Median Income
$55,272
Median Home Value
$230,200
Median Age
23.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Slippery Rock, PA at a Glance
Founded
1841
Elevation
4,262 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Slippery Rock, PA
A sampling of people born in Slippery Rock, PA.
Rob Schmidt
1965
American film director
City data from Wikidata (Q1183968), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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