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Trip from Seven Fields, PA to Forestville, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

48m

Distance

37.2 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 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

Downtown Seven Fields, PA, PA

Seven Fields, PA

Juliano Astc

Trip Overview

The drive from Seven Fields, PA to Forestville, PA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 48m 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 26.1 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.17 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

18.6 miles from Seven Fields, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 48m highway drive covering 37.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and New Castle Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 26.1 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 13 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 26.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and New Castle Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near PA 228 / Mars Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (PA 228 / Mars Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
1 mi into trip | ~3m in | PA 228 / Mars Road

Turn right onto PA 228 / Mars Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 79: Erie

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 79: Erie
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
28.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | 105

Take the exit onto 105 toward PA 108: Slippery Rock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 105 Toward PA 108: Slippery Rock
5
36.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | PA 8 / William Flinn Highway

At end of road, turn left onto PA 8 / William Flinn Highway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 79 26.1 mi 28m
New Castle Road 3.4 mi 4m
Franklin Road 3.2 mi 4m
Mars Road 0.9 mi 1m
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 — 26.1 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mars Crider Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Mars Crider Road
2

Continue on Hillmont Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hillmont Drive
3

Turn left onto Franklin Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Franklin Road
4

Turn right onto PA 228

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mars Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 79: Erie Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 79

26 mi · 28 min · I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto 105

0.2 mi · 54 sec · 105
Exit 105 Toward PA 108: Slippery Rock Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Turn left onto PA 108

3.4 mi · 4 min · New Castle Road
9

Continue on PA 108

0.7 mi · 1 min · New Castle Street
10

Continue on PA 108; PA 173

0.6 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on PA 108

2.9 mi · 4 min · Franklin Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto PA 8

0.9 mi · 1 min · William Flinn Highway
13

Arrive at destination

PA 8

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 18.6 miles from Seven Fields, PA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.6 miles or 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Seven Fields, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Seven Fields, PA

This is one driving day of about 37.2 miles and 48m.

At 37.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 26.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.6 mi from Seven Fields, PA · 23m into the drive

township of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Sewickley, 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

Slippery Rock, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Sewickley, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Seven Fields, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Forestville, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Forestville, 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

$6.17 one way

$12.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.75 $13.51
premium $4.93 $7.21 $14.43
diesel $5.61 $8.21 $16.43

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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
EV Truck/SUV 14.9 0 $5.21 $2.38

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

Seven Fields, PA

Evening in Seven Fields on Wednesday

Local time

5:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Forestville, PA

Evening in Forestville on Wednesday

Local time

5:52 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

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

48m 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 Seven Fields, PA to Forestville, PA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 48m 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 18.6 miles from Seven Fields, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.17 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 is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (PA 228 / Mars Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Seven Fields, PA to Forestville, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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