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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
622 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Queen Street
589 ft · 27 sec · East Queen Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
2816 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto Philadelphia Avenue
2449 ft · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
135 m · 15 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Edgar Avenue
1363 ft · 41 sec · Edgar Avenue
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Turn left onto Norland Avenue
131 m · 13 sec · Norland Avenue
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Continue on Philadelphia Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto Sunset Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sunset Pike
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Cumberland Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Run Road East
3 mi · 5 min · Spring Run Road East
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Continue on Spring Run Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1159 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · Ridgley Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
10.7 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto Penn Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Penn Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
752 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Standing Stone Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Standing Stone Avenue
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Continue on Standing Stone Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Standing Stone Parkway
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Continue on Standing Stone Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Standing Stone Road
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Continue on Standing Stone Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Standing Stone Parkway
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Continue on Stone Creek Road
2463 ft · 42 sec · Stone Creek Road
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Continue on Standing Stone Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Standing Stone Road
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Continue on Greenwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Continue on McAlevy's Fort Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · McAlevy's Fort Road
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Continue on South Water Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Water Street
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Turn slight right
4.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Beaver Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Beaver Avenue
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Turn right onto South Allen Street
24 m · 3 sec · South Allen Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kistler.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chambersburg and State College. Straight-line distance: 60.05 mi (96.64 km).
#1 Chambersburg
Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,231 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375900, -77.6611000 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 State College
The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 41,366 |
| Coordinates | 40.7933900, -77.8600000 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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