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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Whitehall Township, PA is about 159.1 miles (256 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
159.05 mi
03h 17m
Flight
123.88 mi
199.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.88 mi
Kilometers
199.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.05 mi
Kilometers
255.96 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Fri, Apr 17, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-17T04:58
Arrive Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From State College
79.4 mi
01h 38m
To Whitehall Township
79.7 mi
01h 38m

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
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Allen Street

    24 m · 7 sec · South Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Beaver Avenue

    3024 ft · 2 min · East Beaver Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Street

    157 m · 18 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East College Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2403 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    1802 ft · 28 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  15. 15

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North First Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Bankway Street

    1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street

  32. 32

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    7 mi · 10 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Riverview Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on North Best Avenue

    2237 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on South Best Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Riverview Drive

  39. 39

    Continue on MacArthur Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    3042 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Ruch Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · North Ruch Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Coplay Street

    620 ft · 33 sec · Coplay Street

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saylor Drive

    110 m · 16 sec · Saylor Drive

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saylor Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 60%
I 99 North
11.9 mi · 7%
Riverview Drive
8.8 mi · 6%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 4%
West Broad Street
3.81 mi · 2%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.3 mi · 01h 43m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 38m from State College
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from State College and 79.7 miles from Whitehall Township.

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

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.92 one way or $45.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 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 Township.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Whitehall Township. Straight-line distance: 123.88 mi (199.36 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 Whitehall Township

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population24,896
Coordinates40.6667600, -75.4999100
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Whitehall Township (-75.49991, 40.66676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.24 L · about $22.92
Round trip
$45.84
11.22 gal · 42.48 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.92 $45.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.80 $51.60
Premium $4.95 $27.79 $55.58
Diesel $5.98 $33.55 $67.10

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 Township. The current time is 04:58:49.

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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.