How far is State College, PA from South Union, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to South Union, PA is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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 Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and South Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and South Union.
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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
12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
2074 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1182 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Thwy
1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Susquehanna Beltway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North: Mansfield
3059 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
1510 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Route 414
3052 ft · 1 min · Route 414
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Turn left onto Blockhouse Road
1901 ft · 38 sec · Blockhouse Road
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Turn right onto Water Street
4.3 mi · 8 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Salt Spring Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Salt Spring Road
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Turn left onto Beck Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Beck Road
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Turn left onto South Union Road
25 m · 4 sec · South Union Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Union Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and South Union.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 15 North
Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving State College and Sunny near South Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to South Union?
The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Jersey Shore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from State College and 48 miles from South Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near South Union.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey Shore
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 Jersey Shore.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and South Union. Straight-line distance: 69.79 mi (112.32 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 South Union
Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,106 |
| Coordinates | 41.5681300, -76.9988600 |
| Altitude | 552 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Union (-76.99886, 41.56813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.85 | $27.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.79 | $33.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
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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