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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lancaster and State College is 97.01 miles (156.13 km).

Flight distance from Lancaster, PA to State College, PA is 97.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Lancaster to State College with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to State College, Pennsylvania is: 124.94 miles (201.08 km) by car.

Driving from Lancaster to State College will take approximately 02 hours 14 minutes.

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#1 Lancaster

City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population 17106
GPS Coordinates 40°2'16"N 76°18'20"W
Latitude 40.0378800
Longitude -76.3055100
Altitude 110
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 Lancaster and State College

The distance between Lancaster and State College is 201 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 14 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 Lancaster and State College. The current time is 01:44:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.69 liters (4.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and State College.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to State College is $16.39 (diesel $21.02).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $16.39 $18.18 $19.58 $21.02

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

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