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

The driving distance from Hazleton, PA to State College, PA is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.6 mi
02h 09m
Flight
99.15 mi
159.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.15 mi
Kilometers
159.57 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.6 mi
Kilometers
195.7 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazleton
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive State College
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazleton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Hazleton
60 mi
01h 04m
To State College
61.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hazleton and State College.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazleton and State College.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Court

    24 m · 11 sec · North Lee Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    66 m · 15 sec · West Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1531 ft · 32 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  9. 9

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Jacksonville Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    1159 ft · 18 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 26: State College

    1948 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East College Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East College Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Allen Street

    581 ft · 22 sec · South Allen Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazleton and State College.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.2 mi · 78%
Jacksonville Road
11.7 mi · 10%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 3%
Susquehanna Boulevard
2.31 mi · 2%
East College Avenue
2.1 mi · 2%
US 322 East
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.2 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
01h 04m from Hazleton
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hazleton and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazleton to State College?

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Hazleton and 61.6 miles from State College.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hazleton and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Garden, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Garden.

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazleton and State College. Straight-line distance: 99.15 mi (159.57 km).

Hazleton

#1 Hazleton

City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population24,809
Coordinates40.9584200, -75.9746500
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lee Court (-75.974415, 40.958354)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.06
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.53 $35.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.73 $39.46
Premium $4.95 $21.25 $42.51
Diesel $5.98 $25.65 $51.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazleton and State College. The current time is 22:49:30.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.