How far is State College, PA from Elizabeth, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Elizabeth, PA is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Elizabeth.
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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
1255 ft · 47 sec · West College Avenue
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Turn straight
68 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Atherton Street
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Turn straight onto I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South
1895 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
932 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
127 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
8.1 mi · 9 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 136: Greensburg, West Newton
1795 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto West Newton Street
126 m · 11 sec · West Newton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West Newton Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Greensburg Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Greensburg Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
2019 ft · 34 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on East Main Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
718 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard
4.6 mi · 7 min · Hayden Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabeth, Glassport
704 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · North 3rd Avenue
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Turn slight left
61 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto McKeesport Road
44 m · 3 sec · McKeesport Road
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1982 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
99 m · 7 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Elizabeth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving State College and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Nanty Glo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from State College and 71.4 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around State College and Partly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Nanty Glo
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 Nanty Glo.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Latrobe station
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 112.57 mi (181.17 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 Elizabeth
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.2692400, -79.8897700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth (-79.88977, 40.26924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.18 | $46.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.97 | $49.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.14 | $60.28 |
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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