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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Lehman, PA is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.48 mi
02h 49m
Flight
83.08 mi
133.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.08 mi
Kilometers
133.7 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.48 mi
Kilometers
195.51 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lehman
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Thu, Apr 16, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-16T04:27
Arrive Lehman
Thu, Apr 16, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Newport
PA

Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

From State College
60.7 mi
01h 24m
To Lehman
60.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Atherton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boal Avenue

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Boal Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min · General Potter Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Paxton Street

    1094 ft · 30 sec · Paxton Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    82 m · 4 sec · South 13th Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: York

    1118 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    19.7 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 Business, PA 181

    953 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 Business, PA 181

    53 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North George Street

    2490 ft · 44 sec · North George Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Arsenal Road

    762 ft · 19 sec · Arsenal Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Loucks Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Loucks Road

  15. 15

    Continue on US 30

    3.6 mi · 5 min · US 30

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street

    93 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on York Road

    1519 ft · 44 sec · York Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lehman Road

    2287 ft · 1 min · Lehman Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lehman Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
General Potter Highway
79.4 mi · 65%
I 83 South
21.4 mi · 18%
Boal Avenue
4.24 mi · 3%
US 30
3.6 mi · 3%
Hanover Road
2.6 mi · 2%
South Atherton Street
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

General Potter Highway

Continue on General Potter Highway

79.4 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
01h 24m from State College
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving State College and Partly Sunny near Lehman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from State College and 60.8 miles from Lehman.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around State College and Partly Sunny near Lehman.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

32 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

46 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Lehman. Straight-line distance: 83.08 mi (133.7 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lehman

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population10,237
Coordinates39.8645400, -76.8583100
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Lehman (-76.85831, 39.86454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.06
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.53 $35.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.73 $39.46
Premium $4.95 $21.25 $42.51
Diesel $5.98 $25.65 $51.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Lehman. The current time is 04:27:28.

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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.