Trip from Althom, PA to Hemlock, PA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Warren Bypass, Althom Road, Hemlock Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Althom, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Althom, PA to Hemlock, PA?

The route from Althom, PA to Hemlock, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

55m

Distance

19.1 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 51m ★

6 AM

0h 56m

8 AM

1h 5m

10 AM

0h 59m

12 PM

0h 58m

3 PM

0h 59m

5 PM

1h 4m

8 PM

0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Althom, PA to Hemlock, PA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Warren Bypass, Althom Road, Hemlock Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Warren Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 19.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Warren Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near Althom Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Althom Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 62 / Route 62): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 62 / Route 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

5.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | Althom Road

At end of road, turn right onto Althom Road

Navigation decision point

5

7.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 62 / Route 62

Turn left onto US 62 / Route 62

Navigation decision point

5

7.3 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 62 / Route 62

Take the exit onto US 62 / Route 62

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5

7.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 6; US 62 / Warren Bypass

Merge onto US 6; US 62 / Warren Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

15.1 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 6 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue East

Turn left onto US 6 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Warren Bypass	5.8 mi	9m
Althom Road	3.7 mi	14m
Hemlock Road	3.5 mi	13m
Dunns Eddy Road	2.7 mi	10m
Crescent Park	1.8 mi	3m
National Forge Road	0.5 mi	1m
Hemlock Street	0.4 mi	1m
Route 62	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Warren Bypass — 5.8 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Althom, PA and Hemlock, PA.

1

Start on Althom Road

2.6 mi · 10 min · Althom Road

2

Continue on Dunns Eddy Road

2.7 mi · 10 min · Dunns Eddy Road

3

At end of road, turn right onto Althom Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Althom Road

4

Turn right onto National Forge Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · National Forge Road

5

Continue on Old Route 6

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Old Route 6

6

Turn left onto US 62

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Route 62

7

Take the exit onto US 62

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Route 62

8

Merge onto US 6; US 62

5.8 mi · 9 min · Warren Bypass

Use the straight / right lanes.

9

Continue on US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park

Use the straight / right lanes.

10

Turn left onto US 6 Business

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue East

Use the left lane.

11

Turn right onto Hemlock Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hemlock Street

12

Continue on Hemlock Road

3.5 mi · 13 min · Hemlock Road

13

Turn right

99 ft · 4 sec

14

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.17 one way

$6.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$3.47	$6.94
premium	$4.93	$3.70	$7.41
diesel	$5.61	$4.22	$8.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.7	$2.01	$0.92
Efficient EV	4.8	$1.67	$0.76
EV Truck/SUV	7.6	$2.67	$1.22

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Althom, PA

Evening in Althom on Thursday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hemlock, PA

Evening in Hemlock on Thursday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

55m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Althom, PA to Hemlock, PA covers 19.1 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Warren Bypass, Althom Road, Hemlock Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Althom, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Althom Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 62 / Route 62): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 62 / Route 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Althom, PA to Hemlock, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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