How far is State College, PA from Aston, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Aston, PA is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Aston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Aston.
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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
64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
2289 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
3.8 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto Valleybrook Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Valleybrook Road
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Turn left onto Llewellyn Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Llewellyn Road
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Continue on Birney Highway
827 ft · 17 sec · Birney Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birney Highway
35 m · 3 sec · Birney Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Birney Highway
2263 ft · 45 sec · Birney Highway
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Continue on Aston Mills Road
1202 ft · 24 sec · Aston Mills Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aston Mills Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Aston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
General Potter Highway
Continue on General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving State College and Mostly Sunny near Aston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Aston?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 90.3 miles from State College and 90.5 miles from Aston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.07 one way or $52.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around State College and Mostly Sunny near Aston.
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 Aston. Straight-line distance: 142.01 mi (228.54 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 Aston
Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 16,754 |
| Coordinates | 39.8742800, -75.4482500 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aston (-75.44825, 39.87428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $26.07 | $52.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.34 | $58.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.61 | $63.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.15 | $76.30 |
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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