How far is State College, PA from Lower Burrell, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Lower Burrell, PA is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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 52m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Lower Burrell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Lower Burrell.
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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 right to continue on PA 66 North: Delmont
552 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 66
6.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 66
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Turn left onto Greensburg Road
10.2 mi · 16 min · Greensburg Road
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Turn right onto Freeport Street
75 m · 6 sec · Freeport Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Freeport Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Lower Burrell.
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 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 Burrell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Lower Burrell?
The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Ebensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from State College and 64.1 miles from Lower Burrell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.47 one way or $36.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Lower Burrell.
Stop Ideas Near Ebensburg
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 Ebensburg.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Lower Burrell. Straight-line distance: 100.8 mi (162.22 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 Burrell
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,997 |
| Coordinates | 40.5531200, -79.7572700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower Burrell (-79.75727, 40.55312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.79 | $41.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.39 | $44.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.03 | $54.06 |
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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