How far is Silver Spring, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Silver Spring, PA to State College, PA is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Spring and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and State College.
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Start on Raymondskill Road
2089 ft · 58 sec · Raymondskill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 2001
2.6 mi · 5 min · Route 2001
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Continue on Water Street
2195 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
152 m · 29 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto West Harford Street
772 ft · 19 sec · West Harford Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1628 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
45.8 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
35 mi · 42 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
11.7 mi · 14 min · Jacksonville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway
1159 ft · 18 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 26: State College
1948 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto East College Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · East College Avenue
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Turn left onto South Allen Street
581 ft · 22 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 Silver Spring and State College.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring to State College?
The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.3 miles from Silver Spring and 92.2 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Silver Spring and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck
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 Nescopeck.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and State College. Straight-line distance: 160.75 mi (258.7 km).
#1 Silver Spring
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 18,736 |
| Coordinates | 41.2995400, -74.8487800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $27.91 | $55.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.41 | $62.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.84 | $67.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $40.84 | $81.69 |
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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