How far is State College, PA from Easton, PA?

The driving distance from State College, PA to Easton, PA is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.49 mi
03h 36m
Flight
138.35 mi
222.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.35 mi
Kilometers
222.65 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.49 mi
Kilometers
272.76 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easton
Sat, May 2, 3:37 PM EDT
Return by in State College
Sat, May 2, 7:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-05-02T12:00
Arrive Easton
Sat, May 2, 3:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in State College
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Bloomsburg
PA

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From State College
84.6 mi
01h 48m
To Easton
84.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sat, May 2 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Easton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between State College and Easton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    24 m · 7 sec · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Beaver Avenue

    3024 ft · 2 min · East Beaver Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Street

    157 m · 18 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East College Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2403 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    1802 ft · 28 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  15. 15

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North First Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Bankway Street

    1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street

  32. 32

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    20.2 mi · 31 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Newburg Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Newburg Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Nazareth Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nazareth Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Northampton Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northampton Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    849 ft · 43 sec · South 9th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    12 m · 3 sec · Spruce Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Easton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 56%
I 99 North
11.9 mi · 7%
Newburg Road
6.4 mi · 4%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 3%
West Broad Street
3.81 mi · 2%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.3 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsburg
01h 48m from State College
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving State College and Rain Showers Likely near Easton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from State College to Easton?

The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 84.6 miles from State College and 84.9 miles from Easton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around State College and Rain Showers Likely near Easton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Easton. Straight-line distance: 138.35 mi (222.65 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Easton

#2 Easton

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population26,978
Coordinates40.6884300, -75.2207300
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Easton (-75.22073, 40.68843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.64 L · about $24.43
Round trip
$48.87
11.96 gal · 45.28 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.43 $48.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.50 $55.00
Premium $4.95 $29.62 $59.25
Diesel $5.98 $35.76 $71.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Easton. The current time is 12:00:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.