How far is Penn, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Penn, PA to State College, PA is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 15m.
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.
Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Penn and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Penn and State College.
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Start on North Railroad Street
55 m · 10 sec · North Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
99 m · 16 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Locust Street
1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street
843 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Penn Avenue
2740 ft · 60 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
567 ft · 11 sec · 12th Street
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Continue on Clay Avenue
1409 ft · 33 sec · Clay Avenue
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Turn left onto Clay Avenue
1904 ft · 57 sec · Clay Avenue
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
874 ft · 18 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
2831 ft · 58 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left
3193 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
4.5 mi · 5 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 Penn 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 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 Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Penn and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near State College.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Penn to State College?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 60.6 miles from Penn and 59.3 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.62 one way or $37.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Penn and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Munster
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 Munster.
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Penn and State College. Straight-line distance: 98.85 mi (159.08 km).
#1 Penn
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 461 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -79.6411500 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $18.62 | $37.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $22.31 | $44.62 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
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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