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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Harrisburg and State College is 62.56 miles (100.68 km).

Flight distance from Harrisburg, PA to State College, PA is 62.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Harrisburg to State College with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to State College, Pennsylvania is: 87.69 miles (141.12 km) by car.

Driving from Harrisburg to State College will take approximately 01 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Susquehanna River in the central part of the state. Harrisburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.

Population 49322
GPS Coordinates 40°16'25"N 76°53'4"W
Latitude 40.2737000
Longitude -76.8844200
Altitude 101
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 Harrisburg and State College

The distance between Harrisburg and State College is 141 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 34 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 Harrisburg and State College. The current time is 13:11:20.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.71 liters (3.09 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Harrisburg and State College.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Harrisburg to State College is $11.5 (diesel $14.75).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $11.5 $12.76 $13.74 $14.75

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Harrisburg 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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