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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Warminster, PA is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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
193.61 mi
04h 00m
Flight
150.58 mi
242.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.58 mi
Kilometers
242.33 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.61 mi
Kilometers
311.58 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warminster
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Thu, Apr 23, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Warminster
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:00 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
Royalton
PA

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From State College
96.7 mi
02h 00m
To Warminster
96.9 mi
02h 00m

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
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Atherton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boal Avenue

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Boal Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    95.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove

    3221 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham

    95 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base

    621 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    2021 ft · 43 sec · Easton Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Blair Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Blair Mill Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West County Line Road

    1335 ft · 35 sec · West County Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto York Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · York Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Street Road

    124 m · 15 sec · Street Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Street Road

    93 m · 11 sec · Street Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
95.1 mi · 49%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 39%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
Boal Avenue
4.24 mi · 2%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
South Atherton Street
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

95.1 mi · 01h 42m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royalton
02h 00m from State College
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving State College and Sunny near Warminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from State College and 96.9 miles from Warminster.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royalton

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

1 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

11 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

15 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Warminster. Straight-line distance: 150.58 mi (242.33 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Warminster

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population32,257
Coordinates40.2067800, -75.0996200
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Warminster (-75.09962, 40.20678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.86 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.81
13.66 gal · 51.72 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.91 $55.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.41 $62.82
Premium $4.95 $33.84 $67.67
Diesel $5.98 $40.84 $81.69

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 Warminster. The current time is 00:19:33.

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.