How far is State College, PA from Montgomery, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Montgomery, PA is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 01h 33m.
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 Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Montgomery.
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Start on South Allen Street
24 m · 7 sec · South Allen Street
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Turn right onto East Beaver Avenue
3024 ft · 2 min · East Beaver Avenue
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Turn left onto High Street
157 m · 18 sec · High Street
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Continue on East College Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue
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Turn left
2403 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway
1802 ft · 28 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
49.4 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg
1248 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1285 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward White Deer, Watsontown
673 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 15
1637 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 15
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Turn right onto White Deer Pike
2037 ft · 43 sec · White Deer Pike
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Continue on West Brimmer Avenue
1822 ft · 44 sec · West Brimmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
2833 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montgomery Street
538 ft · 15 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
128 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Houston Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · West Houston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Montgomery.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
49.4 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving State College and Sunny near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from State College and 37.3 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around State College and Sunny near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Loganton
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 Loganton.
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 57.51 mi (92.56 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 Montgomery
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.1703600, -76.8769100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-76.87691, 41.17036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $4.46 | $11.74 | $23.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $12.95 | $25.91 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $17.23 | $34.45 |
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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