How far is State College, PA from Limerick, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Limerick, PA is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Limerick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Limerick.
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Start on South Allen Street
1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street
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Turn left onto South Atherton Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
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Turn right onto Boal Avenue
4.2 mi · 8 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
50.7 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
2094 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
112 m · 5 sec · Morgantown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 North: Beckersville
757 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Morgantown Road
654 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Quarry Road
2019 ft · 51 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Way
1096 ft · 40 sec · Morgan Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ridge Road
11 mi · 19 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Bethel Church Road
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Continue on Linfield Road
2482 ft · 49 sec · Linfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Linfield Road
3041 ft · 1 min · Linfield Road
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Turn left onto North Lewis Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road
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Turn right onto West Ridge Pike
1569 ft · 40 sec · West Ridge Pike
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Turn right onto South Limerick Road
11 m · 1 sec · South Limerick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Limerick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Limerick.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
General Potter Highway
Continue on General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Rain Showers leaving State College and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Limerick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Limerick?
The road trip is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from State College and 83.8 miles from Limerick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.11 one way or $48.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around State College and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Limerick.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Limerick. Straight-line distance: 128.8 mi (207.29 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 Limerick
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 19,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.2309300, -75.5221200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Limerick (-75.52212, 40.23093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $24.11 | $48.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
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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