How far is Columbia, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Columbia, PA to State College, PA is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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 in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and State College.
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Start on North 3rd Street
2725 ft · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on Chickies Hill Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Chickies Hill Road
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Continue on River Road
1 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Ore Mine Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Ore Mine Road
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Turn straight onto Anderson Ferry Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Anderson Ferry Road
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Turn slight left onto Union School Road
2888 ft · 57 sec · Union School Road
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Continue on South Angle Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Angle Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Cloverleaf Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cloverleaf Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
2776 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi · 3 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
24.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on Boal Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on South Atherton Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
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Turn right onto South Allen Street
1.4 km · 3 min · 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 Columbia and State College.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Columbia 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 Columbia to State College?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Columbia and 58.3 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and State College. Straight-line distance: 88.55 mi (142.5 km).
#1 Columbia
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.0337100, -76.5044100 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $16.96 | $33.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.09 | $38.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.82 | $49.63 |
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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