How far is State College, PA from Hampton, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Hampton, PA is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Hampton.
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Start on South Allen Street
1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street
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Turn left onto South Atherton Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
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Turn right onto Boal Avenue
4.2 mi · 8 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 42 sec · Herr Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 7th Street
150 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right
129 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Forster Street
2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard
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Continue on North 32nd Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 94: Hanover, York Springs
831 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Carlisle Pike
5.7 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
General Potter Highway
Continue on General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving State College and Sunny near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Hampton?
The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from State College and 57.6 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 73.1 mi (117.64 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 Hampton
Census designated place
| Population | 18,119 |
| Coordinates | 39.9295400, -77.0583100 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampton (-77.05831, 39.92954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.72 | $37.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.16 | $40.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
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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