How far is State College, PA from Skippack, PA?

The driving distance from State College, PA to Skippack, PA is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.29 mi
03h 53m
Flight
135.16 mi
217.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.16 mi
Kilometers
217.52 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.29 mi
Kilometers
323.94 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skippack
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Skippack
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in State College
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Briar Creek
PA

Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From State College
100.5 mi
01h 56m
To Skippack
100.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Skippack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between State College and Skippack.

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    24 m · 7 sec · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Beaver Avenue

    3024 ft · 2 min · East Beaver Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Street

    157 m · 18 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East College Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2403 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    1802 ft · 28 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    116.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    681 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 63 West: Sumneytown

    77 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Sumneytown Pike

    1734 ft · 40 sec · Sumneytown Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Old Forty Foot Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Old Forty Foot Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Skippack Pike

    3181 ft · 2 min · Skippack Pike

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skippack Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and Skippack.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
116 mi · 58%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
63.9 mi · 32%
I 99 North
11.9 mi · 6%
Old Forty Foot Road
3.08 mi · 2%
East College Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
PA 940
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

116 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.2 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Briar Creek
01h 56m from State College
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving State College and Sunny near Skippack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from State College to Skippack?

The road trip is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Briar Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from State College and 100.7 miles from Skippack.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Skippack.

Stop Ideas Near Briar Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Briar Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Briar Creek.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

40 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

49 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

65 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

101 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Skippack. Straight-line distance: 135.16 mi (217.52 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Skippack

#2 Skippack

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population14,554
Coordinates40.2228800, -75.3987900
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Skippack (-75.39879, 40.22288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.89 L · about $29.01
Round trip
$58.02
14.2 gal · 53.78 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.01 $58.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.65 $65.31
Premium $4.95 $35.17 $70.35
Diesel $5.98 $42.46 $84.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Skippack. The current time is 00:05:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.