How far is Aston, PA from State College, PA?

The driving distance from Aston, PA to State College, PA is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
180.61 mi
03h 12m
Flight
142.01 mi
228.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.01 mi
Kilometers
228.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.61 mi
Kilometers
290.66 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Aston
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aston
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive State College
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aston
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lawnton
PA

Census designated place

From Aston
90.2 mi
01h 36m
To State College
90.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aston and State College.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aston and State College.

  1. 1

    Start on Aston Mills Road

    1202 ft · 24 sec · Aston Mills Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Birney Highway

    2261 ft · 45 sec · Birney Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birney Highway

    26 m · 2 sec · Birney Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Birney Highway

    834 ft · 17 sec · Birney Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Llewellyn Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Llewellyn Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Valleybrook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valleybrook Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wilmington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on South Atherton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aston and State College.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 42%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 36%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 4%
Wilmington Pike
4.67 mi · 3%
Boal Avenue
4.25 mi · 2%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

64.5 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawnton
01h 36m from Aston
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Aston and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aston to State College?

The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Aston and 90.3 miles from State College.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.03 one way or $52.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Aston and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Lawnton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lawnton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawnton.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

6 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

10 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

20 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

30 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aston and State College. Straight-line distance: 142.01 mi (228.54 km).

Aston

#1 Aston

Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population16,754
Coordinates39.8742800, -75.4482500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Aston Mills Road (-75.448235, 39.874291)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.12 L · about $26.03
Round trip
$52.06
12.74 gal · 48.24 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.03 $52.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.30 $58.59
Premium $4.95 $31.56 $63.11
Diesel $5.98 $38.09 $76.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aston and State College. The current time is 21:11:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.