How far is State College, PA from Patton, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Patton, PA is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 21m.
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 in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Patton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Patton.
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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
28.9 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
938 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 17th Street
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Turn left onto 13th Avenue
146 m · 25 sec · 13th Avenue
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Turn right onto 18th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Liberty Street
2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Magee Avenue
2854 ft · 54 sec · Magee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Patton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 99 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
28.9 mi · 00h 31m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Patton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Patton?
The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Bellwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from State College and 30.4 miles from Patton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around State College and Mostly Cloudy near Patton.
Stop Ideas Near Bellwood
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 Bellwood.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Patton. Straight-line distance: 42.83 mi (68.93 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 Patton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,576 |
| Coordinates | 40.6339600, -78.6503000 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patton (-78.6503, 40.63396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
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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