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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Hazleton, PA is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
119.55 mi
02h 20m
Flight
99.15 mi
159.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.15 mi
Kilometers
159.57 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.55 mi
Kilometers
192.4 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From State College
59.7 mi
01h 10m
To Hazleton
59.9 mi
01h 10m

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
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    24 m · 7 sec · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Beaver Avenue

    3024 ft · 2 min · East Beaver Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Street

    157 m · 18 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East College Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2403 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    1802 ft · 28 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  15. 15

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1341 ft · 27 sec · North Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Holly Street

    68 m · 15 sec · West Holly Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Lee Court

    34 m · 8 sec · North Lee Court

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 80%
I 99 North
11.9 mi · 10%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 3%
Susquehanna Boulevard
1.94 mi · 2%
East College Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
West Broad Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.3 mi · 01h 43m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
01h 10m from State College
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving State College and Sunny near Hazleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from State College and 59.9 miles from Hazleton.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.24 one way or $34.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Hazleton. Straight-line distance: 99.15 mi (159.57 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hazleton

City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population24,809
Coordinates40.9584200, -75.9746500
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Hazleton (-75.97465, 40.95842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.97 L · about $17.24
Round trip
$34.49
8.44 gal · 31.94 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.24 $34.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.41 $38.82
Premium $4.95 $20.91 $41.81
Diesel $5.98 $25.24 $50.47

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 Hazleton. The current time is 00:35:44.

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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.