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

The driving distance from Pennsport, PA to State College, PA is about 195 miles (313.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.04 mi
03h 27m
Flight
154.68 mi
248.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.68 mi
Kilometers
248.93 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.04 mi
Kilometers
313.88 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Sat, Nov 7, 3:05 AM EST
Return by in Pennsport
Sat, Nov 7, 6:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsport
2026-11-06T23:37
Arrive State College
Sat, Nov 7, 3:05 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsport
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Royalton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Pennsport
97.1 mi
01h 43m
To State College
98 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Mountain Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Moyamensing Avenue

    59 m · 16 sec · East Moyamensing Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tasker Street

    853 ft · 30 sec · Tasker Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    2282 ft · 1 min · South 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 16th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 16th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on South Atherton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsport 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 40%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 39%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 9%
Boal Avenue
4.25 mi · 2%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 2%
I 283
2.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.8 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
01h 43m from Pennsport
Leave By
10:04 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pennsport 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 Pennsport to State College?

The road trip is about 195 miles (313.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Pennsport and 98 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.29 one way or $60.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pennsport and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

1 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

11 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

15 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsport and State College. Straight-line distance: 154.68 mi (248.93 km).

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#1 Pennsport

Pennsport is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9276100, -75.1504500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Street (-75.15051, 39.927509)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.05 L · about $30.29
Round trip
$60.57
13.76 gal · 52.1 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $30.29 $60.57
Mid-grade $4.82 $33.18 $66.36
Premium $5.27 $36.29 $72.57
Diesel $6.58 $45.28 $90.57

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsport and State College. The current time is 23:37:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.