How far is State College, PA from Allison Park, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Allison Park, PA is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Allison Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Allison Park.
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Start on South Allen Street
581 ft · 29 sec · South Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West College Avenue
1255 ft · 47 sec · West College Avenue
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Turn straight
68 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Atherton Street
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Turn straight onto I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South
1895 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
43 mi · 1 hr 3 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto Northern Pike
1.8 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike
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Turn right onto Mosside Boulevard
531 ft · 10 sec · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn right onto Daugherty Drive
56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive
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Turn right
128 m · 36 sec
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Take the ramp right
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Ohio
1588 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.4 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler
1282 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 8 South: Pittsburgh
1108 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn left
97 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Allison Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
43 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving State College and Mostly Cloudy near Allison Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Allison Park?
The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Nanty Glo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from State College and 72 miles from Allison Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around State College and Mostly Cloudy near Allison Park.
Stop Ideas Near Nanty Glo
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 Nanty Glo.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Latrobe station
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Allison Park. Straight-line distance: 111.15 mi (178.88 km).
#1 State College
The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 41,366 |
| Coordinates | 40.7933900, -77.8600000 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allison Park
Situated in the hilly terrain of western Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community is located within Allegheny County at an approximate elevation of 879 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5595100, -79.9586700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allison Park (-79.95867, 40.55951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $4.40 | $22.32 | $44.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $26.74 | $53.48 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $33.37 | $66.74 |
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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