How far is State College, PA from Jefferson Hills, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Jefferson Hills, PA is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Jefferson Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Jefferson Hills.
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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 left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
932 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
127 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
8.1 mi · 9 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 136: Greensburg, West Newton
1795 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto West Newton Street
126 m · 11 sec · West Newton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West Newton Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Greensburg Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Greensburg Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
2019 ft · 34 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on East Main Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right
718 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard
7.4 mi · 12 min · Hayden Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Clairton Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Clairton Road
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Turn left onto Taber Drive
43 m · 6 sec · Taber Drive
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Continue on Redcliff Drive
1186 ft · 57 sec · Redcliff Drive
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Turn left onto Majestic Drive
76 m · 12 sec · Majestic Drive
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Turn right
818 ft · 36 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 Jefferson Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving State College and Sunny near Jefferson Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Jefferson Hills?
The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 73.1 miles from State College and 73.2 miles from Jefferson Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Jefferson Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Vintondale
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 Vintondale.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Altoona Transportation Center
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Jefferson Hills. Straight-line distance: 114.19 mi (183.77 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 Jefferson Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,136 |
| Coordinates | 40.2911800, -79.9319900 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Hills (-79.93199, 40.29118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.56 | $51.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.86 | $61.71 |
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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