How far is Sandy, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Sandy, PA to State College, PA is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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.
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 01h 20m.
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 Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and State College.
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Start on Overdorf Street
17 m · 4 sec · Overdorf Street
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Turn right onto South Brady Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Brady Street
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Continue on Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 51 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Take the ramp left
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
21.5 mi · 23 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
1699 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on North Centre Street
783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road
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Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road
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Continue on 28th Division Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway
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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 Sandy and State College.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
21.5 mi · 00h 23m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Partly Sunny then 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 Sandy to State College?
The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Sandy and 31.2 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Bigler
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 Bigler.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and State College. Straight-line distance: 52.28 mi (84.13 km).
#1 Sandy
Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,357 |
| Coordinates | 41.1078400, -78.7711400 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.85 | $21.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
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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