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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.37 mi
02h 11m
Flight
82.95 mi
133.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.95 mi
Kilometers
133.5 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.37 mi
Kilometers
187.28 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in South Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Lebanon
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive State College
Wed, Apr 22, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Lebanon
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
Newport
PA

Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

From South Lebanon
58.1 mi
01h 05m
To State College
58.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Horst Avenue

    824 ft · 38 sec · Horst Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Drive

    3111 ft · 2 min · State Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1664 ft · 1 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 16th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · South 16th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cumberland Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cumberland Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Penn Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Penn Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North White Oak Street

    1142 ft · 39 sec · North White Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bellegrove Road

    7.2 mi · 12 min · Bellegrove Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

    2300 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

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

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

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

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Atherton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 66%
I 81 South
18 mi · 15%
Bellegrove Road
7.23 mi · 6%
Boal Avenue
4.25 mi · 4%
South Atherton Street
2.53 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
01h 05m from South Lebanon
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

32 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

46 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

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).

South Lebanon

#1 South Lebanon

Township in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population10,042
Coordinates40.3284300, -76.4030200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Horst Avenue (-76.40312, 40.328584)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.54 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.22 gal · 31.08 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between South Lebanon and State College. The current time is 21:32:57.

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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.