How far is Colonial Park, PA from State College, PA?

The driving distance from Colonial Park, PA to State College, PA is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
88.39 mi
01h 33m
Flight
64.81 mi
104.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.81 mi
Kilometers
104.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.39 mi
Kilometers
142.25 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Colonial Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colonial Park
2026-04-19T06:17
Arrive State College
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colonial Park
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
Mifflintown
PA

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

From Colonial Park
44.1 mi
00h 46m
To State College
44.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Park and State College.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Duke Street

    69 m · 15 sec · Duke Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prince Street

    1128 ft · 41 sec · Prince Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jonestown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2560 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

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

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

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

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Atherton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Park 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 86%
Boal Avenue
4.25 mi · 5%
South Atherton Street
2.53 mi · 3%
I 81 South
2.39 mi · 3%
Jonestown Road
1.54 mi · 2%
South Allen Street
0.87 mi · 1%
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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflintown
00h 46m from Colonial Park
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Colonial Park and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near State College.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colonial Park to State College?

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Mifflintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Colonial Park and 44.2 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Colonial Park and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflintown

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

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

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Lewistown

16 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
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Harrisburg Transportation Center

56 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

70 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Park and State College. Straight-line distance: 64.81 mi (104.3 km).

Colonial Park

#1 Colonial Park

Census designated place

Population13,229
Coordinates40.3006400, -76.8096900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.809774, 40.3006)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.50
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.75 $25.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.95 $15.46 $30.91
Diesel $5.98 $18.66 $37.32

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Colonial Park and State College. The current time is 06:17:25.

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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.