Upland, PA to Oil City, PA is 306.7 miles and takes about 6h 31m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 322, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards another part of the Northeast. Expect a route that is mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance without needing to plan for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
153.4 miles from Upland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi
1h 9m
US 322
54.4 mi
1h 7m
Keystone Shortway
51.7 mi
55m
US 22
24.5 mi
32m
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi
21m
US Highway 322
12.4 mi
17m
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi
14m
PA 100
7.5 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 64.5 mi, about 1h 9m
Traffic on I-283
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,121 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,562
Quietest
1 AM
~204 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Oil City, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on Upland Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Upland Road
3
Turn left onto PA 352
1.1 mi·2 min·Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 352
2.9 mi·5 min·South New Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 352
5.8 mi·9 min·North Middletown Road
6
Continue on PA 352
1.2 mi·2 min·South Chester Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto PA 3; PA 352
3.2 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·44 sec
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, DowningtownUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 202; US 322
1.2 mi·1 min·West Chester Bypass
10
Take the exit onto PA 100
7.5 mi·11 min·PA 100
Toward PA 100 North: ExtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward PATP
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
65 mi·1 hr 9 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·1 min
Exit 247Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, HersheyUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 283
2.5 mi·3 min·I 283
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 283
Exit 3B-CToward I 83 North, US 322
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 3BToward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
18
Continue on I 83
3.7 mi·5 min·I 83
19
Continue on US 322
2.4 mi·3 min·US 322
Exit 51AToward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
20
Take the exit onto US 322
0.3 mi·27 sec·US 322
Exit 67A; 67BToward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
52 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 322
Exit 67BToward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State CollegeUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322
24 mi·32 min·US 22; US 322
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
23
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi·4 min·Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
18 mi·21 min·Mount Nittany Expressway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
1.0 mi·1 min·28th Division Highway
Exit 62Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
26
Continue on US 322
10 mi·14 min·Port Matilda Highway
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi·2 min·Railroad Street
28
Turn right onto US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Centre Street
29
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi·25 sec·North Front Street
30
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi·8 min·Philipsburg Bigler Highway
31
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi·3 min·Woodland Bigler Highway
32
Turn right onto PA 970
1.6 mi·2 min·Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
34
Merge onto I 80
52 mi·55 min·Keystone Shortway
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward US 322: Strattanville
36
Turn right onto US 322
4.0 mi·5 min·Route 322
37
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
38
Continue on US 322
1.6 mi·2 min·Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
39
Continue on US 322
1.7 mi·2 min·East Main Street
40
Turn slight right onto US 322
5.1 mi·7 min·North 1st Avenue
41
Continue on US 322
12 mi·17 min·US Highway 322
42
Continue on US 322
2.5 mi·3 min·Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
43
Turn right onto PA 257
5.1 mi·8 min·Pennsylvania Highway 257
44
Continue on US 62
0.3 mi·19 sec·East 2nd Street
45
Continue on US 62
0.6 mi·43 sec·East Front Street
46
Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
0.2 mi·39 sec·Veterans Memorial Bridge
47
Continue on Elm Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Elm Street
48
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
345 ft·17 sec·Sycamore Street
Use the right lane.
49
Turn right onto Spring Street
4 ft·0 sec·Spring Street
50
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6.5-hour drive, consider departing in the morning to ensure you have ample daylight for the entire trip. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $51, you can plan your stops efficiently. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move onto the Keystone Shortway, as services can become more spread out compared to the turnpike. Since this is a single-day route, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time slightly based on your schedule.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.4 miles from Upland, PA, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 67 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.4 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oil City, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Upland, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Upland, PA
This is one driving day of about 306.7 miles and 6h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Upland, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 64.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 99.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
15.4 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Pruss...
8
89.6 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 247
Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
7
92.4 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|I 283
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283 toward I 83 North, US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B-C
Toward I 83 North, US 322
8
92.6 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
9
99.3 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67B
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, Stat...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.56 one way
$107.13 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$58.65
$117.29
premium
$5.20
$62.74
$125.48
diesel
$6.28
$75.78
$151.56
Estimated Tolls: $8.39
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(64.5 mi)$8.39
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92
1
$32.20
$14.72
Efficient EV
76.7
0
$26.84
$12.27
EV Truck/SUV
122.7
1
$42.94
$19.63
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 21, 2026
Origin
Upland, PA
Afternoon
in Upland on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
N 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Oil City, PA
Afternoon
in Oil City on Thursday
Local time
3:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Patchy Fog
NE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 31m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 10.6
Caution: Safety Alert Hazardous Trees in the Brandywine Valley
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 21.2
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 105.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 64% of the 306.7 miles on major roadways. You'll experience a stretch of 64.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which will likely involve frequent exits and entrances. After the highway portion, you'll transition to US 322 and the Keystone Shortway, offering more of a cruising feel with fewer immediate services.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 322. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 306.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,679 ft29 ft
Total Climb
2,022 ft
Total Descent
1,031 ft
Highest Point
1,679 ft
~219.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,651 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Upland, PA and Oil City, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown, Patp, Hershey, State College and Lewistown.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 31m. Total distance: 306.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.39 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oil City, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.4 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oil City, PA before the return drive.
