How far is Newtown, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Newtown, PA to State College, PA is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newtown and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown and State College.
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Start on Budapest Road
20 m · 8 sec · Budapest Road
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Continue on Budapest Road
999 ft · 47 sec · Budapest Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
696 ft · 19 sec · Bobtown Road
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Turn left onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch
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Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road
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Continue on Power Plant Road
1601 ft · 32 sec · Power Plant Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road
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Continue on Morgantown Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street
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Continue on Morgantown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Big Six Road
1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road
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Turn left
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway
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Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.3 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
1468 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34.3 mi · 47 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 Newtown 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.
I 99 North
Merge slight left
41 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newtown 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 Newtown to State College?
The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Germany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Newtown and 87.3 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.13 one way or $50.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newtown and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Germany
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 Germany.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newtown and State College. Straight-line distance: 132.27 mi (212.86 km).
#1 Newtown
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.7570200, -79.9697800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.47 | $60.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.78 | $73.55 |
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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