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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on South Allen Street
1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street
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Turn left onto South Atherton Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
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Turn right onto Boal Avenue
4.2 mi · 8 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 42 sec · Herr Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 7th Street
150 m · 19 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right
129 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Forster Street
2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard
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Continue on North 32nd Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue straight
22.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 116
1233 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on West Hanover Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Hanover Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
843 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Maple Street
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Continue on White Hall Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · White Hall Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 79.76 mi (128.36 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 Whitehall
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 27,919 |
| Coordinates | 39.7909300, -77.1094300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitehall (-77.10943, 39.79093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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