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Trip from Hemlock, PA to Althom, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

19.2 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 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

Downtown Hemlock, PA, PA

Hemlock, PA

K6

Downtown Althom, PA, PA

Althom, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Hemlock, PA to Althom, PA covers 19.2 miles and takes about 56m 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 $3.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 19.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hemlock Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hemlock Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 6 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (US 62 / Route 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hemlock Road

Turn left onto Hemlock Road

Navigation decision point

4
3.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 6 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue East

Turn left onto US 6 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue East

Navigation decision point

5
11.5 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 62 / Route 62

Take the exit onto US 62 / Route 62 toward US 62 South: Tidioute, Tionesta

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 62 South: Tidioute, Tionesta
4
12.1 mi into trip | ~29m in | Old Route 6

Turn right onto Old Route 6

Navigation decision point

3
12.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | Althom Road

Turn left onto Althom Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hemlock, PA to Althom, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tionesta along the way.

Tionesta

11.5 mi in | ~28m | via US 62

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Warren Bypass 5.8 mi 8m
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
Route 62 0.5 mi 1m
National Forge Road 0.5 mi 1m
Hemlock Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Warren Bypass — 5.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

99 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Hemlock Road

3.5 mi · 13 min · Hemlock Road
3

Continue on Hemlock Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hemlock Street
4

Turn left onto US 6 Business

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue East
5

Turn right onto US 6

1.8 mi · 3 min · Crescent Park
6

Continue on US 6

5.8 mi · 8 min · Warren Bypass
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit onto US 62

0.5 mi · 1 min · Route 62
Toward US 62 South: Tidioute, Tionesta
8

Turn right onto Old Route 6

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Old Route 6
9

Continue on National Forge Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · National Forge Road
10

Turn left onto Althom Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Althom Road
11

Turn left onto Dunns Eddy Road

2.7 mi · 10 min · Dunns Eddy Road
12

Continue on Althom Road

2.6 mi · 10 min · Althom Road
13

Arrive at destination

Althom Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.18 one way

$6.37 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.49 $6.97
premium $4.93 $3.72 $7.45
diesel $5.61 $4.24 $8.48

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 Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23

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 15, 2026

Origin

Hemlock, PA

Evening in Hemlock on Thursday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Althom, PA

Evening in Althom on Thursday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

56m 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 Hemlock, PA to Althom, PA covers 19.2 miles and takes about 56m 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 9.6 miles from Hemlock, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.18 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 is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hemlock Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (US 6 Business / Pennsylvania Avenue East): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (US 62 / Route 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hemlock, PA to Althom, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tionesta along the way.

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