How far is Rockland, PA from Emlenton, PA?
The driving distance from Rockland, PA to Emlenton, PA is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockland and Emlenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland and Emlenton.
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Start on Rockland Station Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McDowell Road
1.5 km · 4 min · McDowell Road
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Continue on Dotterer Road
4.2 mi · 16 min · Dotterer Road
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Continue on Dotterer Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Dotterer Road
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Turn slight right onto Kerr Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Kerr Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
29 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland and Emlenton.
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.
Dotterer Road
Continue on Dotterer Road
4.23 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rockland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Emlenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockland to Emlenton?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Rockland and 4.4 miles from Emlenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rockland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Emlenton.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Petersburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Petersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Emlenton. Straight-line distance: 4.43 mi (7.13 km).
#1 Rockland
Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,318 |
| Coordinates | 41.2322800, -79.7517200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emlenton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 560 |
| Coordinates | 41.1772800, -79.7078300 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emlenton (-79.70783, 41.17728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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