How far is Limerick, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Limerick, PA to State College, PA is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Limerick and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limerick and State College.
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Start on South Limerick Road
11 m · 9 sec · South Limerick Road
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Turn left onto West Ridge Pike
1569 ft · 40 sec · West Ridge Pike
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Turn left onto North Lewis Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road
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Turn right onto Linfield Road
3048 ft · 1 min · Linfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Linfield Road
2482 ft · 51 sec · Linfield Road
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Bethel Church Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
11 mi · 18 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on East Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Morgan Way
1096 ft · 32 sec · Morgan Way
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Turn left onto Quarry Road
2019 ft · 56 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1069 ft · 21 sec · Morgantown Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP
740 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.6 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
24.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on Boal Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on South Atherton Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
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Turn right onto South Allen Street
1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Limerick and State College.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 22 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Limerick and Rain Showers near State College.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Limerick to State College?
The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Limerick and 87.4 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Limerick and Rain Showers near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Limerick and State College. Straight-line distance: 128.8 mi (207.29 km).
#1 Limerick
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 19,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.2309300, -75.5221200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $24.60 | $49.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.82 | $59.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.00 | $72.00 |
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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