How far is State College, PA from Chambersburg, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Chambersburg, PA is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 26m.
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
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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 Chambersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Chambersburg.
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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
4 mi · 8 min · West College Avenue
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Continue on East Pine Grove Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pine Grove Road
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Turn left onto South Water Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Water Street
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Continue on McAlevy's Fort Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · McAlevy's Fort Road
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Continue on Greenwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Standing Stone Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Standing Stone Road
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Continue on Stone Creek Road
2463 ft · 42 sec · Stone Creek Road
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Continue on Standing Stone Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Standing Stone Parkway
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Continue on Standing Stone Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Standing Stone Road
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Continue on Standing Stone Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Standing Stone Parkway
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Continue on Standing Stone Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Standing Stone Avenue
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
752 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Penn Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Penn Street
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10.7 mi · 15 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right onto Croghan Pike
10.8 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on South Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · South Ridgley Street
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Main Street
1159 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Spring Run Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Spring Run Road
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Turn right onto Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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Continue on Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Turn right onto Cumberland Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Sunset Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sunset Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Philadelphia Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Continue on Norland Avenue
131 m · 17 sec · Norland Avenue
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Turn right onto Edgar Avenue
1363 ft · 36 sec · Edgar Avenue
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Turn right onto College Avenue
135 m · 13 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on Philadelphia Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1167 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Chambersburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Croghan Pike
Turn right onto Croghan Pike
10.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving State College and Sunny near Chambersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Chambersburg?
The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Kistler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from State College and 45.2 miles from Chambersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Chambersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Kistler
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 Kistler.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Chambersburg. Straight-line distance: 60.05 mi (96.64 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 Chambersburg
Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,231 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375900, -77.6611000 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambersburg (-77.6611, 39.93759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $13.03 | $26.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.08 | $38.15 |
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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