How far is Gaines, MI from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Gaines, MI to State College, PA is about 439 miles (706.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Summit County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaines and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaines and State College.
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Start on West Lord Street
27 m · 6 sec · West Lord Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Avenue
93 m · 14 sec · Genesee Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lansing Street
1683 ft · 46 sec · East Lansing Street
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Continue on Ray Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Ray Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Seymour Road
5.2 mi · 13 min · Seymour Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Silver Lake Road
2612 ft · 53 sec · Silver Lake Road
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Turn right onto Glen Hatt Road
1194 ft · 54 sec · Glen Hatt Road
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Turn right onto Lobdell Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Lobdell Road
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Turn right onto Linden Road
2800 ft · 51 sec · Linden Road
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Turn left onto Bennett Lake Road
2826 ft · 46 sec · Bennett Lake Road
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Turn right onto White Lake Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · White Lake Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 23 South: Ann Arbor
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
34.1 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Ann Arbor, Toledo
50.6 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 East: Toledo, Airport Highway
1666 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Airport Highway
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Turn right onto South Reynolds Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Reynolds Road
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Take the ramp slight right
990 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
723 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
1699 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on North Centre Street
783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road
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Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road
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Continue on 28th Division Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State College
4.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Beaver Avenue
1349 ft · 54 sec · 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 Gaines and State College.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 East
Keep slight left
136 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Cloudy leaving Gaines and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near State College.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaines to State College?
The road trip is about 439 miles (706.5 km) and usually takes 08h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Peninsula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.8 miles from Gaines and 220.2 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.22 one way or $136.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Gaines and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Peninsula
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 Peninsula.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaines and State College. Straight-line distance: 343.07 mi (552.12 km).
#1 Gaines
Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 357 |
| Coordinates | 42.8725300, -83.9141300 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 707 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $68.22 | $136.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.08 | $78.69 | $157.38 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $88.00 | $176.00 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $102.67 | $205.34 |
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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