Trip from Forestville, PA to Seven Fields, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

49m

Distance

37.5 mi

60 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 45m ★

6 AM

0h 50m

8 AM

0h 58m

10 AM

0h 52m

12 PM

0h 52m

3 PM

0h 53m

5 PM

0h 57m

8 PM

0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Forestville, PA to Seven Fields, PA covers 37.5 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 79, New Castle Road, Franklin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.7 miles from Forestville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 49m highway drive covering 37.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and New Castle Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.6 miles on I 79.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and New Castle Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near PA 108 / Franklin Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (PA 108 / Franklin Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | PA 108 / Franklin Road

Turn right onto PA 108 / Franklin Road

Navigation decision point

5

8.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

34.3 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

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 78-77 Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

9

34.9 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 78 Toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars

5

35.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | PA 228 / Mars Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 228 / Mars Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Forestville, PA and Seven Fields, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mars.

Cranberry

34.3 mi in | ~41m

Pennsylvania Turnpike

34.3 mi in | ~41m

Mars

34.9 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 79	25.6 mi	27m
New Castle Road	3.5 mi	5m
Franklin Road	3.2 mi	4m
Mars Road	1.2 mi	2m
William Flinn Highway	0.9 mi	1m
New Castle Street	0.7 mi	1m
Franklin Street	0.6 mi	1m
Hillmont Drive	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 79 — 25.6 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forestville, PA and Seven Fields, PA.

1

Start on PA 8

0.9 mi · 1 min · William Flinn Highway

2

Turn right onto PA 108

2.9 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road

3

Continue on PA 108

0.6 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

4

Continue on PA 108

0.7 mi · 1 min · New Castle Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

5

Continue on PA 108

3.5 mi · 5 min · New Castle Road

6

Take the ramp onto 105

0.2 mi · 20 sec · 105

7

Merge onto I 79

26 mi · 27 min · I 79

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 78-77 Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike Use the slight right lane.

9

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 78 Toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

At end of road, turn left onto PA 228

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Mars Road

Use the left lane.

11

Continue on PA 228

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mars Road

Toward PA 228 East: Seven Fields, Mars Use the straight lane.

12

Turn left onto Franklin Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Franklin Road

13

Turn right onto Hillmont Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hillmont Drive

14

Continue on Mars Crider Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Mars Crider Road

15

Arrive at destination

Mars Crider Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 18.7 miles from Forestville, PA, or about 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.6 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 37.5 miles or 49m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.7 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seven Fields, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Forestville, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Forestville, PA

This is one driving day of about 37.5 miles and 49m.

At 37.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 25.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.7 mi from Forestville, PA · 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Evans City, PA

19 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Mars, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Evans City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Forestville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Seven Fields, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Seven Fields, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.22 one way

$12.43 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.81	$13.62
premium	$4.93	$7.27	$14.55
diesel	$5.61	$8.28	$16.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.3	$3.94	$1.80
Efficient EV	9.4	$3.28	$1.50
EV Truck/SUV	15	$5.25	$2.40

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Forestville, PA

Evening in Forestville on Wednesday

Local time

5:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:55PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Seven Fields, PA

Evening in Seven Fields on Wednesday

Local time

5:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

29 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

49m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Forestville, PA to Seven Fields, PA covers 37.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 79, New Castle Road, Franklin Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Forestville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (PA 108 / Franklin Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Forestville, PA and Seven Fields, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mars.

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