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

The driving distance from State College, PA to Williamsport, PA is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
63.23 mi
01h 19m
Flight
54.43 mi
87.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.43 mi
Kilometers
87.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.23 mi
Kilometers
101.76 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in State College
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State College
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Williamsport
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Mill Hall
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From State College
31.6 mi
00h 40m
To Williamsport
31.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

    2074 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Appalachian Thwy

    1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy

  17. 17

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway

  18. 18

    Continue on Susquehanna Beltway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Market Street

    973 ft · 26 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Susquehanna Beltway
13.8 mi · 22%
Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 19%
I 99 North
11.9 mi · 19%
Appalachian Thruway
10.4 mi · 16%
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
5.69 mi · 9%
Nittany Valley Drive
4.53 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Susquehanna Beltway

Continue on Susquehanna Beltway

13.8 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
54.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Hall
00h 40m from State College
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving State College and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Williamsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Mill Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from State College and 31.6 miles from Williamsport.

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

The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around State College and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Williamsport.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Hall

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

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

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Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

80 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

82 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

101 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State College and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 54.43 mi (87.59 km).

State College

#1 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Williamsport

County seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population28,156
Coordinates41.2411900, -77.0010800
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: State College (-77.86, 40.79339)
End: Williamsport (-77.00108, 41.24119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.26 $20.51
Premium $4.95 $11.05 $22.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.34 $26.67

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 Williamsport. The current time is 06:22:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.