How far is South Lebanon, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from South Lebanon, PA to State College, PA is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lebanon and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lebanon and State College.
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Start on Horst Avenue
824 ft · 38 sec · Horst Avenue
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Turn right onto State Drive
3111 ft · 2 min · State Drive
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
1664 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto South 16th Street
105 m · 15 sec · South 16th Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Street
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Continue on East Penn Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Penn Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North White Oak Street
1142 ft · 39 sec · North White Oak Street
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Continue on Bellegrove Road
7.2 mi · 12 min · Bellegrove Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
2300 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 21 min
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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
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
24.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on Boal Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on South Atherton Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
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Turn right onto South Allen Street
1.4 km · 3 min · 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 South Lebanon 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.
US 22 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Lebanon 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 South Lebanon to State College?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from South Lebanon and 58.3 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Lebanon and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lebanon and State College. Straight-line distance: 82.95 mi (133.5 km).
#1 South Lebanon
Township in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,042 |
| Coordinates | 40.3284300, -76.4030200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.58 | $49.16 |
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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