How far is Saint Marys, PA from State College, PA?

The driving distance from Saint Marys, PA to State College, PA is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
75.28 mi
01h 40m
Flight
57.04 mi
91.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.04 mi
Kilometers
91.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.28 mi
Kilometers
121.15 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Marys
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive State College
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Marys
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
Barrett
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From Saint Marys
37.6 mi
00h 50m
To State College
37.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Marys and State College.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Michael Street

    68 m · 4 sec · South Michael Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    1068 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.7 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  20. 20

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

    4.1 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Beaver Avenue

    1349 ft · 54 sec · West Beaver Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    24 m · 3 sec · South Allen Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Marys 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
11.7 mi · 15%
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 14%
28th Division Highway
8.57 mi · 11%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 11%
Bennetts Valley Highway
7.95 mi · 11%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrett
00h 50m from Saint Marys
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Marys and 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 Saint Marys to State College?

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Saint Marys and 37.7 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Marys and Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Barrett

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

55 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

67 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

83 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Marys and State College. Straight-line distance: 57.04 mi (91.79 km).

Saint Marys

#1 Saint Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population12,157
Coordinates41.4278400, -78.5608600
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street (-78.560821, 41.427801)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.74
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.87 $21.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.23 $24.47
Premium $4.95 $13.18 $26.36
Diesel $5.98 $15.91 $31.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Marys and State College. The current time is 22:11:57.

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.