Pennsylvania Route 38
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Pennsylvania Route 38 is a 39.7 miles (63.9 km) long state highway
located in northwest Pennsylvania
. The southern terminus is at U.S. Route 422 and Pennsylvania Route 68
northeast of downtown Butler
. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 322 in Rockland Township
.
at an interchange with the US 422
freeway in Summit Township
, Butler County
, heading north on two-lane undivided Oneida Valley Road. The road passes a few businesses before heading into wooded areas with some development, running to the east of Connoquenessing Creek
and crossing into Oakland Township
. The route heads through woodland with some homes and curves northwest, heading into Center Township
. PA 38 curves north again before turning northeast and crossing the creek, heading back into Oakland Township and heading through dense woodland as it runs along the northwestern shore of Lake Oneida. The road passes through Boydstown and winds northeast through a mix of farms and woods with some homes. The route winds north and heads into Concord Township
, passing through Greece City and continuing through wooded areas with some farm fields and residences. PA 38 passes through Hooker and heads northeast, turning north again and entering Washington Township
. The road passes through open agricultural areas before heading into the residential community of North Washington, where it intersects PA 138
.
The route runs north-northeast through more farmland and woodland with some homes, passing through Parsonville and Annisville. PA 38 heads through wooded areas with some development, turning northwest into Venango Township
. The road curves north into agricultural areas with some residences, crossing into Eau Claire
. The route becomes South Washington Street and passes homes, coming to an intersection with PA 58
. At this point, PA 38 becomes North Washington Street and runs through more residential areas before heading into Cherry Valley
and becoming Oneida Valley Road again. The road heads through farmland and woodland with some homes, turning to the northeast. The route continues into Allegheny Township
and passes through more rural areas, passing businesses as it runs through Sandy Point.
in Venango County
and comes to an interchange with I-80
. A short distance later, the route intersects PA 208
and turns east to form a concurrency
with that route on Emlenton Clintonville Road. The road passes through woodland with some farm fields and homes, crossing into Emlenton
. PA 38/PA 208 heads through wooded areas along the south bank of the Allegheny River
and turns north, with PA 268
continuing east on Emlenton Clintonville Road. The two routes cross the river, at which point it is in Scrubgrass Township again, and heads back into Emlenton, entering the commercial downtown on 5th Street. PA 38/PA 208 turns east onto Main Street and passes homes and businesses. The road crosses Richey Run into Clarion County
, continuing through Emlenton and heading north through forested areas as an unnamed road. The two routes curve east and head into Richland Township
, heading through more wooded areas with some homes a short distance to the north of I-80. PA 38/PA 208 crosses into Richland Township
in Venango County and intersects the western terminus of PA 478 at another interchange with I-80.
The road heads back into Richland Township, Clarion County and passes through more rural areas, soon entering Salem Township
. Here, PA 208 splits from PA 38 by heading northeast. PA 38 crosses back into Richland Township, Venango County and passes through Mariasville, heading northwest through farms and woods with some homes and turning north at Distlers Corners. The road continues north through more rural areas and curves northeast. The route heads east before another turn back to the northeast near Nickleville. The road turns north into wooded areas with some farm fields and residences, entering Rockland Township
. Here, PA 38 comes to its northern terminus at US 322
.
State highway
State highway, state road or state route can refer to one of three related concepts, two of them related to a state or provincial government in a country that is divided into states or provinces :#A...
located in northwest Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The southern terminus is at U.S. Route 422 and Pennsylvania Route 68
Pennsylvania Route 68
Pennsylvania Route 68 is a long east–west state highway located in western Pennsylvania in the United States. The western terminus of the route is at the Ohio state line west of Glasgow, where PA 68 continues into Ohio as State Route 39. The eastern terminus is at U.S...
northeast of downtown Butler
Butler, Pennsylvania
The city of Butler is the county seat of Butler County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, situated north of Pittsburgh. The population was 15,121 at the 2000 census.- History :...
. The northern terminus is at U.S. Route 322 in Rockland Township
Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
Rockland Township is a township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,346 at the 2000 census. The township is quite remote, containing one general store and a volunteer fire department...
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Butler County
PA 38 begins at an intersection with PA 68Pennsylvania Route 68
Pennsylvania Route 68 is a long east–west state highway located in western Pennsylvania in the United States. The western terminus of the route is at the Ohio state line west of Glasgow, where PA 68 continues into Ohio as State Route 39. The eastern terminus is at U.S...
at an interchange with the US 422
U.S. Route 422
U.S. Route 422 is a long spur route of US 22 split into two segments in the U.S. states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. The western spur begins in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and ends at Ebensburg, Pennsylvania...
freeway in Summit Township
Summit Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Summit Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,728 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.3 square miles , of which, 22.3 square miles of it is land and...
, Butler County
Butler County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 174,083 people, 65,862 households, and 46,827 families residing in the county. The population density was 221 people per square mile . There were 69,868 housing units at an average density of 89 per square mile...
, heading north on two-lane undivided Oneida Valley Road. The road passes a few businesses before heading into wooded areas with some development, running to the east of Connoquenessing Creek
Connoquenessing Creek
Connoquenessing Creek is a tributary of the Beaver River, approximately 50 mi long, in Western Pennsylvania in the United States.-Course:...
and crossing into Oakland Township
Oakland Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Oakland Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,074 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 23.2 square miles , of which, 22.9 square miles of it is land and...
. The route heads through woodland with some homes and curves northwest, heading into Center Township
Center Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Center Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,182 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
. PA 38 curves north again before turning northeast and crossing the creek, heading back into Oakland Township and heading through dense woodland as it runs along the northwestern shore of Lake Oneida. The road passes through Boydstown and winds northeast through a mix of farms and woods with some homes. The route winds north and heads into Concord Township
Concord Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Concord Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,493 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 0.04% is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
, passing through Greece City and continuing through wooded areas with some farm fields and residences. PA 38 passes through Hooker and heads northeast, turning north again and entering Washington Township
Washington Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Washington Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,419 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.0 square miles , of which, 25.0 square miles of it is land and...
. The road passes through open agricultural areas before heading into the residential community of North Washington, where it intersects PA 138
Pennsylvania Route 138
Pennsylvania Route 138 is an 10 mile long state highway located in Butler county in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 8 near Unionville. The eastern terminus is at PA 38 in North Washington.-Route description:...
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The route runs north-northeast through more farmland and woodland with some homes, passing through Parsonville and Annisville. PA 38 heads through wooded areas with some development, turning northwest into Venango Township
Venango Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Venango Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 732 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 20.8 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there...
. The road curves north into agricultural areas with some residences, crossing into Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Pennsylvania
Eau Claire is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 355 at the 2000 census. The name means "Clear Water" in French, and the name is pronounced as though it were spelled "O'Clare."-Geography:...
. The route becomes South Washington Street and passes homes, coming to an intersection with PA 58
Pennsylvania Route 58
Pennsylvania Route 58 is located in Western Pennsylvania, running 71.2 miles from the Ohio state line west of Jamestown in Mercer County to Sligo in Clarion County.-Mercer County:...
. At this point, PA 38 becomes North Washington Street and runs through more residential areas before heading into Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley, Pennsylvania
Cherry Valley is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. There is another Cherry Valley, PA located in Washington County, 5 miles from Burgettstown...
and becoming Oneida Valley Road again. The road heads through farmland and woodland with some homes, turning to the northeast. The route continues into Allegheny Township
Allegheny Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny Township is a township in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 555 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
and passes through more rural areas, passing businesses as it runs through Sandy Point.
Venango and Clarion counties
PA 38 enters Scrubgrass TownshipScrubgrass Township, Pennsylvania
Scrubgrass Township is a township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 799 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 27.5 square miles , of which, 25.8 square miles of it is land and...
in Venango County
Venango County, Pennsylvania
Venango County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,984. Its county seat is Franklin.-History:Venango County was created on March 12, 1800 from parts of Allegheny and Lycoming Counties...
and comes to an interchange with I-80
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania
The transcontinental Interstate 80 is designated across northern Pennsylvania as the Keystone Shortway, officially the Z.H. Confair Memorial Highway. This route was built mainly along a completely new alignment, not paralleling any earlier U.S. Routes, as a shortcut to the tolled Pennsylvania...
. A short distance later, the route intersects PA 208
Pennsylvania Route 208
Pennsylvania Route 208 is located in Western Pennsylvania; its western terminus just west of the village of New Bedford in Lawrence County at US 422 and the Ohio state line...
and turns east to form a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with that route on Emlenton Clintonville Road. The road passes through woodland with some farm fields and homes, crossing into Emlenton
Emlenton, Pennsylvania
Emlenton is a borough located mostly in Venango County, in the southeastern corner of the county, with a small portion located in Clarion County in Pennsylvania. The population was 784 at the 2000 census...
. PA 38/PA 208 heads through wooded areas along the south bank of the Allegheny River
Allegheny River
The Allegheny River is a principal tributary of the Ohio River; it is located in the Eastern United States. The Allegheny River joins with the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River at the "Point" of Point State Park in Downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
and turns north, with PA 268
Pennsylvania Route 268
Pennsylvania Route 268 is a long state highway located in Armstrong, Butler, and Venango counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at US 422 in West Kittanning. The northern terminus is at PA 38/PA 208 in Emlenton.-Route description:...
continuing east on Emlenton Clintonville Road. The two routes cross the river, at which point it is in Scrubgrass Township again, and heads back into Emlenton, entering the commercial downtown on 5th Street. PA 38/PA 208 turns east onto Main Street and passes homes and businesses. The road crosses Richey Run into Clarion County
Clarion County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 41,765 people, 16,052 households, and 10,738 families residing in the county. The population density was 69 people per square mile . There were 19,426 housing units at an average density of 32 per square mile...
, continuing through Emlenton and heading north through forested areas as an unnamed road. The two routes curve east and head into Richland Township
Richland Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Richland Township is a township in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 553 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 15.7 square miles , of which, 15.1 square miles of it is land and...
, heading through more wooded areas with some homes a short distance to the north of I-80. PA 38/PA 208 crosses into Richland Township
Richland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
Richland Township is a township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 744 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 22.4 square miles , of which, 22.2 square miles of it is land and...
in Venango County and intersects the western terminus of PA 478 at another interchange with I-80.
The road heads back into Richland Township, Clarion County and passes through more rural areas, soon entering Salem Township
Salem Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Salem Township is a township in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 852 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.3 square miles , of which, 16.1 square miles of it is land and...
. Here, PA 208 splits from PA 38 by heading northeast. PA 38 crosses back into Richland Township, Venango County and passes through Mariasville, heading northwest through farms and woods with some homes and turning north at Distlers Corners. The road continues north through more rural areas and curves northeast. The route heads east before another turn back to the northeast near Nickleville. The road turns north into wooded areas with some farm fields and residences, entering Rockland Township
Rockland Township, Venango County, Pennsylvania
Rockland Township is a township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,346 at the 2000 census. The township is quite remote, containing one general store and a volunteer fire department...
. Here, PA 38 comes to its northern terminus at US 322
U.S. Route 322 in Pennsylvania
U.S. Route 322 is a U.S. highway running from Cleveland, Ohio east to Atlantic City, New Jersey. In the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, the route runs from the Ohio border in West Shenango Township southeast to the Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River in Chester, at which point the route...
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