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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Whitehall, PA is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.59 mi
03h 00m
Flight
79.76 mi
128.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.76 mi
Kilometers
128.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.59 mi
Kilometers
206.94 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in State College
Fri, Apr 17, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-17T09:28
Arrive Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newport
PA

Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

From State College
64.2 mi
01h 30m
To Whitehall
64.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 42 sec · Herr Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 7th Street

    150 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    129 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Forster Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  9. 9

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · North 32nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    22.5 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 116

    1233 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Hanover Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hanover Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    843 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Continue on White Hall Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · White Hall Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 61%
North 32nd Street
33.1 mi · 26%
Boal Avenue
4.24 mi · 3%
Hanover Road
2.73 mi · 2%
South Atherton Street
2.52 mi · 2%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

General Potter Highway

Continue on General Potter Highway

78.2 mi · 01h 40m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
01h 30m from State College
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving State College and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from State College and 64.3 miles from Whitehall.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around State College and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

32 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

46 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 79.76 mi (128.36 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Whitehall

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population27,919
Coordinates39.7909300, -77.1094300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Whitehall (-77.10943, 39.79093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.10
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.55 $37.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.88 $41.76
Premium $4.95 $22.49 $44.98
Diesel $5.98 $27.15 $54.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between State College and Whitehall. The current time is 09:28:09.

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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.