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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbia and State College is 88.55 miles (142.5 km).

Flight distance from Columbia, PA to State College, PA is 88.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 12 minutes to travel from Columbia to State College with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbia, Pennsylvania to State College, Pennsylvania is: 117.57 miles (189.21 km) by car.

Driving from Columbia to State College will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.

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#1 Columbia

Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population 10295
GPS Coordinates 40°2'1"N 76°30'16"W
Latitude 40.0337100
Longitude -76.5044100
Altitude 92
Country United States
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#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the central part of the state, known for being the home of Penn State University. State College is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nittany Lion Shrine and the Palmer Museum of Art.

Population 41366
GPS Coordinates 40°47'36"N 77°51'36"W
Latitude 40.7933900
Longitude -77.8600000
Altitude 355
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and State College

The distance between Columbia and State College is 189 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbia and State College. The current time is 06:38:57.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 56 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 34 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 15.7 liters (4.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and State College.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to State College is $15.42 (diesel $19.78).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $15.42 $17.1 $18.43 $19.78

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and State College (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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