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

The driving distance from Lititz, PA to State College, PA is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
122.75 mi
02h 13m
Flight
92.7 mi
149.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.7 mi
Kilometers
149.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.75 mi
Kilometers
197.54 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM EDT
Return by in Lititz
Wed, May 13, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lititz
2026-05-12T20:46
Arrive State College
Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lititz
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
Newport
PA

Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Lititz
61.8 mi
01h 06m
To State College
61 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1076 ft · 31 sec · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Doe Run Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Doe Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East High Street

    2371 ft · 42 sec · East High Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Market Square

    625 ft · 23 sec · Market Square

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto West High Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West High Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mount Joy Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Mount Joy Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    1684 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.4 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283 North: Harrisburg

    2776 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    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

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Atherton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 62%
PA 283 West
19.7 mi · 16%
Boal Avenue
4.25 mi · 3%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 3%
Mount Joy Road
3.98 mi · 3%
Doe Run Road
3.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
92.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
01h 06m from Lititz
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lititz and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near State College.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from Lititz and 61 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lititz and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newport, 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 Newport.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

32 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

46 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lititz and State College. Straight-line distance: 92.7 mi (149.19 km).

Lititz

#1 Lititz

Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population10,022
Coordinates40.1573200, -76.3069000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-76.306929, 40.157157)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.38
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.69 $35.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.91 $39.83
Premium $4.95 $21.45 $42.90
Diesel $5.98 $25.89 $51.79

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lititz and State College. The current time is 20:46:41.

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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.