How far is Hemlock, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Hemlock, PA to Erie, PA is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
72.04 mi
01h 35m
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
72.04 mi
Kilometers
115.94 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Wed, May 13, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Hemlock
Wed, May 13, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hemlock
2026-05-12T23:49
Arrive Erie
Wed, May 13, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hemlock
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 Hemlock
36.3 mi
00h 47m
To Erie
35.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hemlock Road

    3.5 mi · 13 min · Hemlock Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hemlock Street

    1993 ft · 2 min · Hemlock Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue East

    696 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  6. 6

    Continue on Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Hickory Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jackson Run Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Run Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1826 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    123 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Forrest Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Fairmount Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · West Fairmount Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on West Lake Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  30. 30

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
18.6 mi · 26%
Jackson Run Road
12.5 mi · 17%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 10%
West Lake Road
4.9 mi · 7%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 6%
Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

18.6 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Lake
00h 47m from Hemlock
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Hemlock and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 36.3 miles from Hemlock and 35.7 miles from Erie.

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 15.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Hemlock and Sunny near Erie.

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 Hemlock and Erie. Straight-line distance: 56.2 mi (90.45 km).

Hemlock

#1 Hemlock

Township in western Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population2,261
Coordinates41.8492300, -79.0575400
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.057229, 41.849303)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.76
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.38 $20.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.68 $23.36
Premium $4.95 $12.58 $25.17
Diesel $5.98 $15.19 $30.38

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 Hemlock and Erie. The current time is 23:49:19.

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.