How far is State College, PA from Ardmore, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Ardmore, PA is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Ardmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Ardmore.
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Start on South Allen Street
1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street
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Turn left onto South Atherton Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
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Turn right onto Boal Avenue
4.2 mi · 8 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
1696 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulph Road
3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road
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Continue on West Montgomery Avenue
4.9 mi · 12 min · West Montgomery Avenue
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Turn right onto Llanfair Road
1026 ft · 49 sec · Llanfair Road
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Turn right onto Church Road
100 m · 12 sec · Church Road
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Turn right onto Sibley Avenue
126 m · 18 sec · Sibley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sibley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Ardmore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving State College and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Ardmore?
The road trip is about 182.5 miles (293.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Lawnton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from State College and 91.5 miles from Ardmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 9:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.35 one way or $56.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around State College and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.
Stop Ideas Near Lawnton
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 Lawnton.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 145.95 mi (234.89 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 Ardmore
Located in southeastern Pennsylvania just west of the Philadelphia city limits, this census-designated place is a prominent residential and commercial hub primarily within Montgomery County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0067800, -75.2854600 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ardmore (-75.28546, 40.00678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $31.06 | $62.12 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $33.96 | $67.93 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $42.39 | $84.78 |
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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