How far is Erie, PA from Hemlock, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Hemlock, PA is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
74.66 mi
01h 53m
Flight
56.2 mi
90.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.2 mi
Kilometers
90.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.66 mi
Kilometers
120.15 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hemlock
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Wed, May 13, 4:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-13T00:33
Arrive Hemlock
Wed, May 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bear Lake
PA

Borough in Warren County, Pennsylvania

From Erie
37.3 mi
00h 57m
To Hemlock
37.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Hemlock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Hemlock.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    703 ft · 35 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway

    1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on Station Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown

    2858 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    27.8 mi · 33 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Jamestown

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    732 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Marvin Parkway

    1121 ft · 30 sec · Marvin Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lakeview Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Newton Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Newton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Winsor Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Winsor Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    902 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Allen Street

    1017 ft · 27 sec · Allen Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Maple Street

    2016 ft · 49 sec · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Virginia Boulevard

    1869 ft · 53 sec · West Virginia Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Glenview Avenue

    779 ft · 27 sec · Glenview Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Foote Avenue

    978 ft · 18 sec · Foote Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    956 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue East

    805 ft · 33 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue East

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Hemlock Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · Hemlock Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Hemlock Road

    3.5 mi · 13 min · Hemlock Road

  33. 33

    Turn right

    30 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Hemlock.

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
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
27.8 mi · 37%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 9%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 6%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
4.11 mi · 6%
Hemlock Road
3.45 mi · 5%
Crescent Park
2.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

27.8 mi · 00h 33m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Lake
00h 57m from Erie
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hemlock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Hemlock?

The road trip is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Bear Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Erie and 37.4 miles from Hemlock.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hemlock.

Stop Ideas Near Bear Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bear Lake, 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 Bear Lake.

BUS

Jamestown, New York

25 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Union Station

50 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

52 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

57 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Hemlock. Straight-line distance: 56.2 mi (90.45 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Hemlock

#2 Hemlock

Township in western Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population2,261
Coordinates41.8492300, -79.0575400
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Hemlock (-79.05754, 41.84923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.95 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.98 $15.73 $31.45

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Hemlock. The current time is 00:33:03.

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.