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

The driving distance from Chambersburg, PA to State College, PA is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.69 mi
02h 05m
Flight
60.05 mi
96.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.05 mi
Kilometers
96.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.69 mi
Kilometers
145.95 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Chambersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chambersburg
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive State College
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chambersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kistler
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Chambersburg
45.3 mi
01h 02m
To State College
45.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    622 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Queen Street

    589 ft · 27 sec · East Queen Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    2816 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Philadelphia Avenue

    2449 ft · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on College Avenue

    135 m · 15 sec · College Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Edgar Avenue

    1363 ft · 41 sec · Edgar Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Norland Avenue

    131 m · 13 sec · Norland Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Philadelphia Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sunset Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sunset Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Cumberland Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Cumberland Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forge Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Timmons Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Run Road East

    3 mi · 5 min · Spring Run Road East

  14. 14

    Continue on Spring Run Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Neelytown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Neelyton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1159 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Ridgely Street

    881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Ridgley Street

    2655 ft · 47 sec · Ridgley Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Croghan Pike

    10.7 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.8 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Penn Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Penn Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    752 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Standing Stone Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Standing Stone Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Standing Stone Parkway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Standing Stone Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Standing Stone Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Standing Stone Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Standing Stone Parkway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Standing Stone Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Stone Creek Road

    2463 ft · 42 sec · Stone Creek Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Standing Stone Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Standing Stone Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Greenwood Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  32. 32

    Continue on McAlevy's Fort Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · McAlevy's Fort Road

  33. 33

    Continue on South Water Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Water Street

  34. 34

    Turn slight right

    4.7 mi · 9 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Beaver Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Beaver Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Allen Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Croghan Pike
15.7 mi · 17%
Standing Stone Road
9.76 mi · 11%
Cumberland Highway
8.67 mi · 10%
McAlevy's Fort Road
7.4 mi · 8%
Standing Stone Parkway
4.24 mi · 5%
Timmons Road
3.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kistler
01h 02m from Chambersburg
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chambersburg and Sunny near State College.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kistler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Chambersburg and 45.4 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chambersburg and Sunny near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Kistler

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kistler, 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 Kistler.

RAIL

Huntingdon

17 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

45 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

47 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chambersburg and State College. Straight-line distance: 60.05 mi (96.64 km).

Chambersburg

#1 Chambersburg

Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,231
Coordinates39.9375900, -77.6611000
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-77.661204, 39.937572)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.11 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.4 gal · 24.22 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.95 $15.85 $31.71
Diesel $5.98 $19.14 $38.27

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 Chambersburg and State College. The current time is 00:24:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.