How far is Greensburg, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Greensburg, PA to State College, PA is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensburg and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg and State College.
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Start on South Urania Avenue
758 ft · 41 sec · South Urania Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Street
115 m · 6 sec · East Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on East Otterman Street
539 ft · 12 sec · East Otterman Street
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Turn right onto Arch Avenue
1094 ft · 22 sec · Arch Avenue
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
74 m · 8 sec · Beacon Street
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Continue on New Alexandria Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · New Alexandria Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on William Penn Highway
27.5 mi · 39 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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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 Greensburg 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.
I 99 North
Merge slight left
41 mi · 00h 45m
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 Greensburg 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 Greensburg to State College?
The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Cresson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Greensburg and 57 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.43 one way or $32.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensburg and Sunny near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Cresson
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 Cresson.
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensburg and State College. Straight-line distance: 94.47 mi (152.04 km).
#1 Greensburg
City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,082 |
| Coordinates | 40.3014600, -79.5389300 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $4.09 | $16.43 | $32.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.92 | $39.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.04 | $48.08 |
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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