Origin
Bear Lake, PA
Afternoon in Bear Lake on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bear Lake, PA to Kinzua Heights, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bear Lake, PA
arnaud audoin
Kinzua Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Bear Lake, PA to Kinzua Heights, PA covers 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kinzua Road, Jackson Run Road, PA 957 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on Kinzua Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kinzua Road | 13 mi | 20m |
| Jackson Run Road | 12.5 mi | 18m |
| PA 957 | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| PA 958 | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Crescent Park | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Old State Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Greeley Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Kinzua Road
— 13 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bear Lake, PA and Kinzua Heights, PA.
1
Start on North Center Street
439 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Center Street
2
Turn left onto Greeley Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Greeley Street
3
Turn right onto PA 958
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 958
4
Continue on PA 957; PA 958
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
PA 957; PA 958
5
Turn right onto PA 69
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mechanic Street
6
Continue on PA 69
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Jackson Run Road
7
Continue on PA 69
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on PA 69
8.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Jackson Run Road
9
Turn right onto US 62
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
10
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Hickory Street
12
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hickory Bridge
13
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto PA 59
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Kinzua Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto T 327
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Old State Road
18
Arrive at destination
Old State Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Bear Lake, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Greeley Street
Turn left onto Greeley Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 958
Turn right onto PA 958
Navigation decision point
5
26 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Hickory Street
Turn left onto Hickory Street
Navigation decision point
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Crescent Park
Turn left onto Crescent Park
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
PA 59 / Kinzua Road
Turn left onto PA 59 / Kinzua Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.20 one way
$14.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Kinzua Heights, PA
Afternoon in Kinzua Heights on Saturday
Local time
4:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Warren, PA
22 mi in
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
28 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
43.4 mi in 1h 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on Kinzua Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Greeley Street.
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 43.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (Greeley Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (PA 958): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on Kinzua Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Greeley Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (PA 958): Navigation decision point; at 26 miles (Hickory Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kinzua Heights, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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