How far is Jefferson Hills, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Jefferson Hills, PA to State College, PA is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson Hills and State College.
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Start on the route
818 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Majestic Drive
76 m · 13 sec · Majestic Drive
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Turn right onto Redcliff Drive
1327 ft · 1 min · Redcliff Drive
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Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Clairton Road
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Turn right
7.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
723 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road
98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road
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Continue on West Newton Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
2019 ft · 36 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn left onto Greensburg Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Greensburg Pike
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Continue on West Newton Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1091 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 136
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 136
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Turn right onto West Newton Street
1125 ft · 26 sec · West Newton Street
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Turn left
2225 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
8.5 mi · 9 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
1468 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34.3 mi · 47 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
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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 Jefferson Hills 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 Jefferson Hills to State College?
The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Nanty Glo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Jefferson Hills and 78.2 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson Hills and Sunny near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Nanty Glo
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 Nanty Glo.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Latrobe station
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson Hills and State College. Straight-line distance: 114.19 mi (183.77 km).
#1 Jefferson Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,136 |
| Coordinates | 40.2911800, -79.9319900 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.60 | $49.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.50 | $53.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.99 | $63.99 |
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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