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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
116.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
63.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
681 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 63 West: Sumneytown
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Sumneytown Pike
1734 ft · 40 sec · Sumneytown Pike
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Turn slight left onto Old Forty Foot Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Old Forty Foot Road
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Turn right onto Skippack Pike
3181 ft · 2 min · Skippack Pike
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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.
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
116 mi · 02h 07m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Briar Creek.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Skippack. Straight-line distance: 135.16 mi (217.52 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 Skippack
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,554 |
| Coordinates | 40.2228800, -75.3987900 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skippack (-75.39879, 40.22288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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