How far is State College, PA from Penn, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Penn, PA is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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 Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Penn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Penn.
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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
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
932 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
127 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
4.2 mi · 4 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 130: Greensburg, Jeannette
3137 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
2843 ft · 59 sec · North 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gaskill Avenue
72 m · 5 sec · Gaskill Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South 2nd Street
605 ft · 16 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Clay Avenue
1904 ft · 51 sec · Clay Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 9th Street
72 m · 5 sec · South 9th Street
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Continue on Clay Avenue
1173 ft · 23 sec · Clay Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
567 ft · 13 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
2740 ft · 57 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
843 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
99 m · 20 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Street
55 m · 8 sec · North Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Penn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving State College and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Penn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Penn?
The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Munster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from State College and 60.6 miles from Penn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EST.
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 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around State College and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Penn.
Stop Ideas Near Munster
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 Munster.
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Penn. Straight-line distance: 98.85 mi (159.08 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 Penn
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 461 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -79.6411500 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn (-79.64115, 40.32896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $4.40 | $18.80 | $37.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $20.59 | $41.19 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $28.11 | $56.21 |
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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