How far is State College, PA from Meadville, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Meadville, PA is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Meadville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Meadville.
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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 right to continue on 28th Division Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Continue on Railroad Street
1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto North Centre Street
783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Turn right onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Take the exit left
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville
1447 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Conneaut Lake Road
1980 ft · 43 sec · Conneaut Lake Road
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Continue on Smock Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Smock Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue
1.5 km · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Meadville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 01h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving State College and Sunny near Meadville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Meadville?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Corsica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from State College and 86 miles from Meadville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Meadville.
Stop Ideas Near Corsica
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 Corsica.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Meadville. Straight-line distance: 132.72 mi (213.59 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 Meadville
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,386 |
| Coordinates | 41.6414400, -80.1514500 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meadville (-80.15145, 41.64144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.87 | $55.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
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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