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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Westtown, PA is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
171.7 mi
03h 40m
Flight
135.33 mi
217.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.33 mi
Kilometers
217.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.7 mi
Kilometers
276.32 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westtown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-18T22:04
Arrive Westtown
Sun, Apr 19, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:40 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
Progress
PA

Census designated place

From State College
85.7 mi
01h 50m
To Westtown
85.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Matlack Street

    2894 ft · 1 min · South Matlack Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Oakbourne Road

    1422 ft · 39 sec · Oakbourne Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Concord Road

    3026 ft · 1 min · South Concord Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Westbourne Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Westbourne Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Westbourne Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 44%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.1 mi · 37%
Pottstown Pike
10.2 mi · 6%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 2%
Boal Avenue
4.24 mi · 2%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

General Potter Highway

Continue on General Potter Highway

75.6 mi · 01h 35m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Progress
01h 50m from State College
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving State College and Mostly Sunny near Westtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Progress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from State College and 85.9 miles from Westtown.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around State College and Mostly Sunny near Westtown.

Stop Ideas Near Progress

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

5 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

13 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

24 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Westtown. Straight-line distance: 135.33 mi (217.8 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Westtown

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population10,992
Coordinates39.9309400, -75.5518700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Westtown (-75.55187, 39.93094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.93 L · about $24.76
Round trip
$49.52
12.12 gal · 45.86 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.76 $49.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.87 $55.74
Premium $4.95 $30.02 $60.04
Diesel $5.98 $36.24 $72.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Westtown. The current time is 22:04:48.

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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.