How far is Hershey, PA from State College, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Hershey and State College is 72.55 miles (116.77 km).
Flight distance from Hershey, PA to State College, PA is 72.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Hershey to State College with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Hershey, Pennsylvania to State College, Pennsylvania is: 99.74 miles (160.52 km) by car.
Driving from Hershey to State College will take approximately 01 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Hershey
Census designated place
| Population | 14257 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°17'9"N 76°39'1"W |
| Latitude | 40.2859200 |
| Longitude | -76.6502500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in State College: South Allen Street (-77.860134,40.793288)
Estimated Travel Time Between Hershey and State College
The distance between Hershey and State College is 161 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 47 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 Hershey and State College. The current time is 01:04:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.32 liters (3.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Hershey and State College.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Hershey to State College is $13.08 (diesel $16.78).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $13.08 | $14.51 | $15.63 | $16.78 |
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 April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Hershey 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.
