Oakdale, PA Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Oakdale, PA is a local road trip base with 12 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 111 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Oakdale, PA spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

256.3 mi

Pittsburgh, PA

Quickest Drive

59m

City of Scranton, PA

Plan Around Oakdale, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Oakdale, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Pittsburgh, PA to Oakdale, PA 256.3 mi · 5h 19m Bristol, PA to Oakdale, PA 106.8 mi · 2h 16m Croydon, PA to Oakdale, PA 104.8 mi · 2h 13m Philadelphia, PA to Oakdale, PA 99.2 mi · 2h 8m

Continue From Oakdale, PA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Oakdale, PA to Pittsburgh, PA 256.3 mi · 5h 20m Oakdale, PA to Philadelphia, PA 99 mi · 2h 8m Oakdale, PA to Allentown, PA 48.6 mi · 1h 10m Oakdale, PA to City of Scranton, PA 41 mi · 59m

Trips from Oakdale, PA

Oakdale, PA to Pittsburgh, PA

256.3 mi 5h 20m

Oakdale, PA to Philadelphia, PA

99 mi 2h 8m

Oakdale, PA to Allentown, PA

48.6 mi 1h 10m

Oakdale, PA to City of Scranton, PA

41 mi 59m

Driving from Oakdale, PA

The typical drive from Oakdale, PA covers about 111 miles and takes around 2h 24m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 256 miles (5h 20m), while the shortest is just 41 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Oakdale, PA most often head toward Pittsburgh, PA (256.3 mi, 5h 20m), Philadelphia, PA (99 mi, 2h 8m), Allentown, PA (48.6 mi, 1h 10m), and City of Scranton, PA (41 mi, 59m). 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 111-mile trip from Oakdale, PA, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Oakdale, PA and 8 routes heading into Oakdale, PA, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 41 to 256 miles.

The longest mapped route from Oakdale, PA covers 256 miles and takes approximately 5h 20m. Shorter options start at just 41 miles.

The average route from Oakdale, PA runs about 111 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 24m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 111-mile trip from Oakdale, PA costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Oakdale, PA include Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Allentown, PA and City of Scranton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.