How far is State College, PA from Gaines, MI?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Gaines, MI is about 444.5 miles (715.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Summit County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Gaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Gaines.
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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 right to continue on 28th Division Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Continue on Railroad Street
1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto North Centre Street
783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Turn right onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Take the exit left
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
135.3 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
127.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Maumee, Toledo
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1018 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Reynolds Road
921 ft · 20 sec · Reynolds Road
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Turn right onto West Dussel Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Dussel Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2784 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 23 North: Sylvania, Ann Arbor
47.7 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Brighton, Flint
39.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Thompson Road
724 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto West Thompson Road
2556 ft · 1 min · West Thompson Road
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Turn left onto Torrey Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Torrey Road
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Turn left onto West Baldwin Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · West Baldwin Road
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Turn left onto Seymour Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Seymour Road
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Turn right onto Ray Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Ray Road
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Continue on East Lansing Street
1683 ft · 48 sec · East Lansing Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Avenue
93 m · 14 sec · Genesee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lord Street
27 m · 4 sec · West Lord Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lord Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Gaines.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
135 mi · 02h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving State College and Cloudy near Gaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Gaines?
The road trip is about 444.5 miles (715.3 km) and usually takes 08h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Richfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.6 miles from State College and 222.9 miles from Gaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.4 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.21 one way or $138.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around State College and Cloudy near Gaines.
Stop Ideas Near Richfield
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 Richfield.
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Gaines. Straight-line distance: 343.07 mi (552.12 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 Gaines
Human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 357 |
| Coordinates | 42.8725300, -83.9141300 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gaines (-83.91413, 42.87253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 715 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 32m |
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 | $4.41 | $69.21 | $138.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $75.77 | $151.53 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $82.84 | $165.67 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $103.30 | $206.60 |
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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