How far is State College, PA from New Garden, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to New Garden, PA is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and New Garden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and New Garden.
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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
75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle
968 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster
797 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 34 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 340
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike
7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1814 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 41 South
139 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gap-Newport Pike
2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Continue on Newport Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap-Newport Pike
3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike
55 m · 3 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
2330 ft · 44 sec · Gap Newport Pike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
2888 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gap Newport Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Newark Road
1895 ft · 52 sec · Newark Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newark Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and New Garden.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
General Potter Highway
Continue on General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving State College and Mostly Sunny near New Garden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to New Garden?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (257.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Dauphin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from State College and 80.2 miles from New Garden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around State College and Mostly Sunny near New Garden.
Stop Ideas Near Dauphin
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 Dauphin.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and New Garden. Straight-line distance: 130.04 mi (209.28 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 New Garden
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,237 |
| Coordinates | 39.8142800, -75.7521600 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Garden (-75.75216, 39.81428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.85 | $67.69 |
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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