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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Unity, PA is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.7 mi
02h 53m
Flight
102.76 mi
165.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.76 mi
Kilometers
165.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.7 mi
Kilometers
202.3 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Sun, May 3, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Sun, May 3, 7:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-05-03T01:44
Arrive Unity
Sun, May 3, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in State College
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ebensburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From State College
62.8 mi
01h 26m
To Unity
62.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    581 ft · 29 sec · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West College Avenue

    1255 ft · 47 sec · West College Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    68 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street

    3.9 mi · 9 min · North Atherton Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South

    1895 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    41.5 mi · 1 hr · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Vincent Hall Road

    537 ft · 17 sec · Vincent Hall Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sardis Road

    593 ft · 19 sec · Sardis Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Towne Court

    30 m · 3 sec · Franklin Towne Court

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Logan Ferry Road

    1 km · 1 min · Logan Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Logan Ferry Road

    2233 ft · 1 min · Logan Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Frankstown Road

    2427 ft · 1 min · Old Frankstown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on New Texas Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · New Texas Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Saltsburg Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saltsburg Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Unity Trestle Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Unity Trestle Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Alley

    1003 ft · 50 sec · East Alley

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perry Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Perry Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
58 mi · 46%
I 99 South
41.3 mi · 33%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 11%
North Atherton Street
3.87 mi · 3%
New Texas Road
2.72 mi · 2%
Unity Trestle Road
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

41.5 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ebensburg
01h 26m from State College
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving State College and Mostly Sunny near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Ebensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from State College and 62.9 miles from Unity.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around State College and Mostly Sunny near Unity.

Stop Ideas Near Ebensburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ebensburg, 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 Ebensburg.

RAIL

Johnstown

24 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

28 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

46 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Latrobe station

59 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Unity. Straight-line distance: 102.76 mi (165.37 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Unity

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,600
Coordinates40.4922900, -79.7794900
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Unity (-79.77949, 40.49229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.79 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
8.88 gal · 33.58 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.42 $40.84
Premium $4.95 $22.00 $43.99
Diesel $5.98 $26.55 $53.10

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Unity. The current time is 01:44:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.