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

The driving distance from Coatesville, PA to State College, PA is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.63 mi
02h 47m
Flight
120.89 mi
194.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.89 mi
Kilometers
194.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.63 mi
Kilometers
244.03 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Sat, Apr 25, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Coatesville
Sat, Apr 25, 6:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coatesville
2026-04-25T12:29
Arrive State College
Sat, Apr 25, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coatesville
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
Dauphin
PA

Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Coatesville
75.9 mi
01h 23m
To State College
75.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 1st Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West

    879 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Highway

    2395 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    885 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    28.6 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg

    2776 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

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

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    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

  18. 18

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

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  19. 19

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

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Atherton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coatesville 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
24 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 50%
PA 283 West
28.6 mi · 19%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.25 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
5.63 mi · 4%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
5.55 mi · 4%
Newport Road
5.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 22 West

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

51.8 mi · 01h 04m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dauphin
01h 23m from Coatesville
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Coatesville and Rain near State College.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Dauphin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Coatesville and 75.7 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Coatesville and Rain near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Dauphin

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

13 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

36 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coatesville and State College. Straight-line distance: 120.89 mi (194.56 km).

Coatesville

#1 Coatesville

City of Pennsylvania

Population13,006
Coordinates39.9831600, -75.8238400
Altitude97
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 1st Avenue (-75.823893, 39.983121)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $21.86
Round trip
$43.72
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.86 $43.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.60 $49.21
Premium $4.95 $26.50 $53.01
Diesel $5.98 $31.99 $63.99

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Coatesville and State College. The current time is 12:29:50.

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.