How far is State College, PA from West Mifflin, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to West Mifflin, PA is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and West Mifflin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and West Mifflin.
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Start on South Allen Street
581 ft · 29 sec · South Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West College Avenue
1255 ft · 47 sec · West College Avenue
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Turn straight
68 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Atherton Street
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Turn straight onto I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South
1895 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
932 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
127 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
5.8 mi · 6 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Greensburg, Irwin
2216 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
7.9 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
2635 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Duquesne
1254 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
2306 ft · 39 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
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Continue on South Duquesne Avenue
2202 ft · 50 sec · South Duquesne Avenue
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Continue on Duquesne Boulevard
2962 ft · 1 min · Duquesne Boulevard
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Turn left onto Grant Avenue
3260 ft · 2 min · Grant Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Homestead Duquesne Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Homestead Duquesne Road
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Turn left onto Purdy Street
79 m · 14 sec · Purdy Street
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Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
22 m · 3 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between State College and West Mifflin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving State College and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near West Mifflin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from State College to West Mifflin?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Nanty Glo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from State College and 68.2 miles from West Mifflin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around State College and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near West Mifflin.
Stop Ideas Near Nanty Glo
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 Nanty Glo.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Latrobe station
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and West Mifflin. Straight-line distance: 109.4 mi (176.06 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 West Mifflin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 19,588 |
| Coordinates | 40.3634000, -79.8664400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Mifflin (-79.86644, 40.3634)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.61 | $39.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.08 | $44.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.70 | $57.41 |
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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