How far is State College, PA from Nanticoke, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Nanticoke, PA is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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.
Township in northeastern Union 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 Nanticoke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Nanticoke.
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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
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nuangola
971 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Church Road
2277 ft · 59 sec · Church Road
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Continue on Church Road
2693 ft · 1 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Nuangola Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Nuangola Road
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Continue on Alden Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Alden Mountain Road
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Continue on Robert Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Robert Street
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Continue on River Road
803 ft · 20 sec · River Road
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Continue on Old Newport Street
143 m · 12 sec · Old Newport Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
19 m · 2 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Nanticoke.
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
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
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 Nanticoke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Nanticoke?
The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from State College and 65.2 miles from Nanticoke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Nanticoke.
Stop Ideas Near White Deer
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 White Deer.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Nanticoke. Straight-line distance: 100.84 mi (162.28 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 Nanticoke
City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,278 |
| Coordinates | 41.2053600, -76.0049200 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nanticoke (-76.00492, 41.20536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.80 | $37.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.51 | $55.02 |
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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