How far is Munhall, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Munhall, PA to State College, PA is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 38m.
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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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Munhall and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munhall and State College.
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Start on Main Street
1212 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Farragut Street
63 m · 6 sec · Farragut Street
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Turn right onto Vondera Street
1439 ft · 40 sec · Vondera Street
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Continue on Homestead Duquesne Road
1202 ft · 38 sec · Homestead Duquesne Road
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Turn left onto Duquesne Avenue
2551 ft · 1 min · Duquesne Avenue
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Turn left onto Home Street
25 m · 4 sec · Home Street
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Turn left onto Greensprings Avenue
150 m · 13 sec · Greensprings Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Cypress Street
51 m · 10 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1307 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitaker Street
753 ft · 21 sec · Whitaker Street
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Continue on Whitaker Way
595 ft · 19 sec · Whitaker Way
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Turn right onto Mifflin Street
928 ft · 26 sec · Mifflin Street
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Continue on Mifflin Road
731 ft · 22 sec · Mifflin Road
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Turn left onto River Road
133 m · 20 sec · River Road
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Turn slight left onto Rankin Bridge, Swissvale
775 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Rankin Bridge
2445 ft · 1 min · Rankin Bridge
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · South Braddock Avenue
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
2057 ft · 52 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
962 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7.9 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 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 Munhall 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
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Munhall and Chance 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 Munhall to State College?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 67.1 miles from Munhall and 68.7 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Munhall and Chance Rain Showers 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 Munhall and State College. Straight-line distance: 110.56 mi (177.93 km).
#1 Munhall
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,930 |
| Coordinates | 40.3922900, -79.9000500 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.64 | $57.29 |
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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