How far is State College, PA from Plymouth, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Plymouth, PA is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
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 40m.
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 northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Plymouth.
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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
13.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 309 south, PA 309 Business: Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre
3253 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
629 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blackman Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Blackman Street
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Continue on Horton Street
2966 ft · 1 min · Horton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carey Avenue
2170 ft · 55 sec · Carey Avenue
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Turn right onto West End Road
1 km · 2 min · West End Road
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Continue on Carey Avenue Bridge
2621 ft · 1 min · Carey Avenue Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Center Avenue
69 m · 15 sec · South Center Avenue
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Turn left onto West Railroad Street
43 m · 6 sec · West Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Plymouth.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving State College and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from State College and 67.1 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.11 one way or $42.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around State College and Mostly Sunny near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near McEwensville
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 McEwensville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 104.51 mi (168.2 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 Plymouth
Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,752 |
| Coordinates | 41.2403600, -75.9446400 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-75.94464, 41.24036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $21.11 | $42.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $23.30 | $46.59 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $30.98 | $61.96 |
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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