How far is State College, PA from Pennsport, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Pennsport, PA is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Pennsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Pennsport.
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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
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
1323 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on North 6th Street
1110 ft · 42 sec · North 6th Street
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Continue on Independence Mall West
749 ft · 28 sec · Independence Mall West
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Continue on South 6th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2364 ft · 54 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto South Front Street
2213 ft · 1 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto Tasker Street
147 m · 20 sec · Tasker Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
104 m · 18 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Mountain Street
137 m · 20 sec · Mountain Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Pennsport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving State College and Patchy Fog near Pennsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Pennsport?
The road trip is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from State College and 97.7 miles from Pennsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around State College and Patchy Fog near Pennsport.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
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 Royalton.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Pennsport. Straight-line distance: 154.68 mi (248.93 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 Pennsport
Pennsport is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9276100, -75.1504500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsport (-75.15045, 39.92761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $30.24 | $60.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $33.13 | $66.27 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $36.23 | $72.46 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $45.22 | $90.44 |
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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