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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Hatfield, PA is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.24 mi
03h 15m
Flight
117.46 mi
189.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.46 mi
Kilometers
189.03 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.24 mi
Kilometers
248.23 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hatfield
Tue, May 26, 2:15 PM EDT
Return by in State College
Tue, May 26, 5:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-05-26T11:00
Arrive Hatfield
Tue, May 26, 2:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in State College
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vintondale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From State College
77.1 mi
01h 37m
To Hatfield
77.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg

    127 m · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto State Route 66

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66

  16. 16

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.5 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    8.9 mi · 10 min · University Drive

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51

    1294 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    652 ft · 17 sec · Pittsburgh Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    3054 ft · 54 sec · Morgantown Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
50.7 mi · 33%
I 99 South
41.3 mi · 27%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 9%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.5 mi · 8%
University Drive
8.95 mi · 6%
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
8.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vintondale
01h 37m from State College
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving State College and Chance Rain Showers near Hatfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Vintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from State College and 77.2 miles from Hatfield.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around State College and Chance Rain Showers near Hatfield.

Stop Ideas Near Vintondale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vintondale, 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 Vintondale.

RAIL

Johnstown

17 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

43 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

44 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

57 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Hatfield. Straight-line distance: 117.46 mi (189.03 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hatfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,323
Coordinates39.8778500, -79.7392100
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Hatfield (-79.73921, 39.87785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.6 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
10.88 gal · 41.2 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.02 $50.04
Premium $4.95 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $5.98 $32.53 $65.06

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Hatfield. The current time is 11:00:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.