How far is State College, PA from Johnstown, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Johnstown, PA is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Johnstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Johnstown.
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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
7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 271: Mundys Corner, Nanty Glo
647 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto William Penn Avenue
10.4 mi · 17 min · William Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
975 ft · 30 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Johnstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 99 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 00h 37m
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 Johnstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Johnstown?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from State College and 40.8 miles from Johnstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Johnstown.
Stop Ideas Near Altoona
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 Altoona.
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Johnstown. Straight-line distance: 64.4 mi (103.64 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 Johnstown
City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 18,939 |
| Coordinates | 40.3267400, -78.9219700 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnstown (-78.92197, 40.32674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
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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