How far is State College, PA from Lower Allen, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Lower Allen, PA is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 02h 04m.
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.
Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Lower Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Lower Allen.
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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
79.4 mi · 1 hr 43 min · General Potter Highway
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Turn left onto Paxton Street
1094 ft · 30 sec · Paxton Street
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
82 m · 4 sec · South 13th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: York
1118 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lemoyne
2417 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto Lowther Street
3056 ft · 1 min · Lowther Street
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Continue on Lowther Road
2146 ft · 44 sec · Lowther Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Drive
1886 ft · 1 min · Center Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Lower Allen.
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
79.4 mi · 01h 43m
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 Lower Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Lower Allen?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Port Royal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from State College and 45.2 miles from Lower Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Lower Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Port Royal
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 Port Royal.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Lower Allen. Straight-line distance: 63.83 mi (102.73 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 Lower Allen
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 20,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.2264800, -76.9005300 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower Allen (-76.90053, 40.22648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $13.03 | $26.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.08 | $38.15 |
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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