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About Central City, PA

Central City is a small former coal town in Somerset County's hills, reached via Route 56 from Somerset or the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Popular drives include the scenic route to Indian Lake and connections between Pittsburgh and western destinations. The town sits directly on the Eastern Continental Divide, where you can literally step from Atlantic-bound waters to Gulf-bound streams.

Where is Central City, PA on the map?

Central City, PA is in United States, at 40.110, -78.804 - about 17 km south of Windber, PA.

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Popular destinations close by

Indian Lake, PA7 mi 20 minWindber, PA11 mi 20 minShanksville, PA12 mi 20 minPaint, PA12 mi 25 minScalp Level, PA12 mi 25 minStoystown, PA13 mi 25 minNew Paris, PA13 mi 30 minBenson, PA13 mi 35 minUniversity of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA14 mi 30 minGeistown, PA16 mi 30 minSchellsburg, PA16 mi 30 minHooversville, PA17 mi 30 minLorain, PA17 mi 30 minDale, PA18 mi 35 minFerndale, PA19 mi 35 min

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What is the closest airport to Central City, PA?

The closest airport to Central City, PA is John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport, 28 km (about 34 min by car). Other airports nearby: Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, Altoona Blair County Airport.

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