How far is McKeesport, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from McKeesport, PA to State College, PA is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKeesport and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKeesport and State College.
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Start on Penny Street
5 m · 3 sec · Penny Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1379 ft · 53 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Lysle Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Patton Street
845 ft · 20 sec · Patton Street
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Turn right onto Avenue U
65 m · 6 sec · Avenue U
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue U
70 m · 12 sec · Avenue U
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Turn left onto Watkins Avenue
595 ft · 16 sec · Watkins Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1059 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Continue on Broadway Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mosside Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn straight
611 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
43 mi · 1 hr 3 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
A richer read on the saved driving route between McKeesport 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.
William Penn Highway
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
43 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKeesport and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKeesport to State College?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Ebensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from McKeesport and 66.3 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around McKeesport and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Ebensburg
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 Ebensburg.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKeesport and State College. Straight-line distance: 109.6 mi (176.38 km).
#1 McKeesport
City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 18,927 |
| Coordinates | 40.3478500, -79.8642200 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.52 | $43.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.18 | $46.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.99 | $55.97 |
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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