How far is Bear Lake, PA from Kinzua Heights, PA?

The driving distance from Bear Lake, PA to Kinzua Heights, PA is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.44 mi
01h 13m
Flight
30.42 mi
48.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.44 mi
Kilometers
69.91 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kinzua Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Bear Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bear Lake
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Kinzua Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bear Lake
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warren
PA

City in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Bear Lake
21.7 mi
00h 36m
To Kinzua Heights
21.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bear Lake and Kinzua Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bear Lake and Kinzua Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on North Center Street

    134 m · 26 sec · North Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Greeley Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Greeley Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mechanic Street

    1826 ft · 36 sec · Mechanic Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jackson Run Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jackson Run Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    956 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kinzua Road

    13 mi · 21 min · Kinzua Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old State Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Old State Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bear Lake and Kinzua Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kinzua Road
13 mi · 30%
Jackson Run Road
12.5 mi · 29%
Greeley Street
7.2 mi · 17%
Crescent Park
2.21 mi · 5%
Market Street
2.05 mi · 5%
Old State Road
1.65 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Kinzua Road

Turn left onto Kinzua Road

13 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 36m from Bear Lake
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bear Lake and Mostly Clear near Kinzua Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bear Lake to Kinzua Heights?

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Bear Lake and 21.7 miles from Kinzua Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bear Lake and Mostly Clear near Kinzua Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warren, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren.

BUS

Jamestown, New York

29 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

69 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

73 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

83 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bear Lake and Kinzua Heights. Straight-line distance: 30.42 mi (48.95 km).

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#1 Bear Lake

Borough in Warren County, Pennsylvania

Population154
Coordinates41.9933900, -79.5028300
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kinzua Heights

Kinzua Heights is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8686700, -78.9353200
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: Bear Lake (-79.50283, 41.99339)
End: Kinzua Heights (-78.93532, 41.86867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.50
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.25 $12.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.95 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $5.98 $9.15 $18.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bear Lake and Kinzua Heights. The current time is 08:17:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.