How far is State College, PA from Harborcreek, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Harborcreek, PA is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Harborcreek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Harborcreek.
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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
102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-90 East: Buffalo
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 16 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 531: Harborcreek, Phillipsville
996 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Depot Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Depot Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo Road
615 ft · 19 sec · Buffalo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Harborcreek.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving State College and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Harborcreek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Harborcreek?
The road trip is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Saint Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from State College and 107.7 miles from Harborcreek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around State College and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Harborcreek.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Petersburg
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 Saint Petersburg.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Harborcreek. Straight-line distance: 143.99 mi (231.73 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 Harborcreek
Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 42.1664500, -79.9528300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harborcreek (-79.95283, 42.16645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $31.05 | $62.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $37.65 | $75.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $45.45 | $90.90 |
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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