Origin
Rockland, PA
Morning in Rockland on Saturday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockland, PA to Emlenton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockland, PA
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Emlenton, PA
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Trip Overview
Rockland, PA to Emlenton, PA is 8.8 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Dotterer Road and Rockland Station Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local connection. It's a quick trip, perfect for a single day or as a brief segment connecting to other nearby adventures. You won't encounter major highways, so expect a more intimate feel as you travel between these two communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles on Dotterer Road. You'll navigate primarily on Dotterer Road, Rockland Station Road, and McDowell Road, experiencing a consistently engaging drive rather than long stretches of monotony. This is the kind of road where you'll be actively steering, making it a hands-on driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dotterer Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near McDowell Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rockland, PA to Emlenton, PA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (McDowell Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (PA 38; PA 208 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
McDowell Road
At end of road, turn right onto McDowell Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
PA 38; PA 208 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 38; PA 208 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dotterer Road | 5.3 mi | 20m |
| Rockland Station Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| McDowell Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Kerr Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dotterer Road
— 5.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockland, PA and Emlenton, PA.
1
Start on Rockland Station Road
1.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockland Station Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto McDowell Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
McDowell Road
3
Continue on T522
4.2 mi
·
16 min
·
Dotterer Road
4
Continue on T522
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dotterer Road
5
Turn slight right onto Kerr Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Kerr Avenue
6
Turn left onto PA 38; PA 208
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
PA 38; PA 208
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Emlenton, PA
Morning in Emlenton on Saturday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
11 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
32m 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 Rockland, PA to Emlenton, PA covers 8.8 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dotterer Road, Rockland Station Road, McDowell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Rockland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.46 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.
The drive from Rockland, PA to Emlenton, PA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (McDowell Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (PA 38; PA 208 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rockland, PA to Emlenton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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