How far is State College, PA from Coolbaugh, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Coolbaugh, PA is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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.
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Coolbaugh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Coolbaugh.
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Start on South Allen Street
24 m · 7 sec · South Allen Street
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Turn right onto East Beaver Avenue
3024 ft · 2 min · East Beaver Avenue
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Turn left onto High Street
157 m · 18 sec · High Street
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Continue on East College Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue
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Turn left
2403 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway
1802 ft · 28 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
148.6 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass
30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Continue on Milford Road
3 mi · 6 min · Milford Road
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Turn right onto Keystone Road
81 m · 6 sec · Keystone Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Keystone Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Coolbaugh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
149 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving State College and Mostly Sunny near Coolbaugh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Coolbaugh?
The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from State College and 85.7 miles from Coolbaugh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around State College and Mostly Sunny near Coolbaugh.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Coolbaugh. Straight-line distance: 146.89 mi (236.39 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 Coolbaugh
Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 20,618 |
| Coordinates | 41.0626000, -75.0687900 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coolbaugh (-75.06879, 41.0626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
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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