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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Greensburg, PA is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.57 mi
02h 31m
Flight
94.47 mi
152.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.47 mi
Kilometers
152.04 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.57 mi
Kilometers
182.78 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Thu, Apr 23, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Greensburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in State College
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cresson
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From State College
56.7 mi
01h 15m
To Greensburg
56.9 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    581 ft · 29 sec · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West College Avenue

    1255 ft · 47 sec · West College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    68 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · North Atherton Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South

    1895 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    27.5 mi · 39 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Arch Avenue

    1427 ft · 34 sec · Arch Avenue

  15. 15

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

    798 ft · 18 sec · East Pittsburgh Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Urania Avenue

    758 ft · 33 sec · South Urania Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Urania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43.9 mi · 39%
I 99 South
41.3 mi · 36%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 12%
North Atherton Street
3.87 mi · 3%
US 22
1.36 mi · 1%
Arch Avenue
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 99 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

33.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
94.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cresson
01h 15m from State College
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving State College and Sunny near Greensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Cresson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from State College and 56.9 miles from Greensburg.

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

The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Greensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cresson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cresson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cresson.

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

17 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

32 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

38 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

49 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 94.47 mi (152.04 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Greensburg

City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population14,082
Coordinates40.3014600, -79.5389300
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Greensburg (-79.53893, 40.30146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $16.38
Round trip
$32.77
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.38 $32.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.44 $36.88
Premium $4.95 $19.87 $39.73
Diesel $5.98 $23.98 $47.96

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Greensburg. The current time is 03:40:12.

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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.