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

The driving distance from Monroeville, PA to State College, PA is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.81 mi
02h 22m
Flight
104.35 mi
167.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.35 mi
Kilometers
167.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.81 mi
Kilometers
200.87 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in Monroeville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroeville
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive State College
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroeville
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
Munster
PA

Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

From Monroeville
62.3 mi
01h 11m
To State College
62.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rosecrest Drive

    758 ft · 22 sec · Rosecrest Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rosecrest Drive

    1012 ft · 30 sec · Rosecrest Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Monroeville Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Monroeville Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Stroschein Road

    1368 ft · 36 sec · Stroschein Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    45.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State College

    4.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Beaver Avenue

    1349 ft · 54 sec · West Beaver Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Allen Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroeville 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
62.4 mi · 50%
I 99 North
41.8 mi · 34%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 11%
US 322 Business
4.1 mi · 3%
Monroeville Boulevard
1.45 mi · 1%
I 99
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Turn right onto William Penn Highway

45.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munster
01h 11m from Monroeville
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monroeville 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 Monroeville to State College?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Munster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Monroeville and 62.4 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroeville and Sunny near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Munster

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

22 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

27 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

41 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroeville and State College. Straight-line distance: 104.35 mi (167.94 km).

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#1 Monroeville

City in Alabama, United States

Population28,176
Coordinates40.4211800, -79.7881000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Rosecrest Drive (-79.788104, 40.421173)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $17.98
Round trip
$35.96
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.98 $35.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.24 $40.47
Premium $4.95 $21.80 $43.60
Diesel $5.98 $26.31 $52.62

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroeville and State College. The current time is 01:07:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.