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

The driving distance from State College, PA to White, PA is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
135.55 mi
02h 44m
Flight
96.83 mi
155.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.83 mi
Kilometers
155.83 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.55 mi
Kilometers
218.14 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-18T06:29
Arrive White
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Saint Clairsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From State College
67.7 mi
01h 22m
To White
67.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    1667 ft · 37 sec · State Route 31

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Route 2029

    103 m · 9 sec · State Route 2029

  17. 17

    Continue on Helen School Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Helen School Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Melcroft Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Melcroft Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Buchanan Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Buchanan Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buchanan Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 South
69.2 mi · 51%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
55.2 mi · 41%
North Atherton Street
3.87 mi · 3%
Buchanan Road
2.13 mi · 2%
Helen School Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Melcroft Road
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 99 South

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

61.7 mi · 01h 07m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
96.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Clairsville
01h 22m from State College
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving State College and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near White.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Saint Clairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from State College and 67.8 miles from White.

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

The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around State College and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near White.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Clairsville

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

41 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

56 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
BUS

Cumberland, MD

59 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and White. Straight-line distance: 96.83 mi (155.83 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
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#2 White

City in United States of America

Population15,495
Coordinates40.0700700, -79.4369800
Altitude585
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: White (-79.43698, 40.07007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
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.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.11 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.06
9.56 gal · 36.22 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.53 $39.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.98 $43.97
Premium $4.95 $23.68 $47.36
Diesel $5.98 $28.58 $57.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and White. The current time is 06:29:39.

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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.