How far is Unity, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Unity, PA to State College, PA is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unity and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unity and State College.
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Start on Perry Street
6 m · 3 sec · Perry Street
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Turn right onto East Alley
1003 ft · 50 sec · East Alley
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Unity Trestle Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Unity Trestle Road
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Turn left onto Saltsburg Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saltsburg Road
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Turn right onto New Texas Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · New Texas Road
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Continue on Old Frankstown Road
2427 ft · 1 min · Old Frankstown Road
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Continue on Logan Ferry Road
2233 ft · 1 min · Logan Ferry Road
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Continue on Logan Ferry Road
1 km · 1 min · Logan Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Towne Court
30 m · 3 sec · Franklin Towne Court
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Turn right onto Sardis Road
593 ft · 17 sec · Sardis Road
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Continue on Vincent Hall Road
157 m · 15 sec · Vincent Hall Road
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Turn left onto William Penn Highway
41.6 mi · 1 hr · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State College
4.1 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Beaver Avenue
1349 ft · 54 sec · West Beaver Avenue
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Turn right onto South Allen Street
24 m · 3 sec · South Allen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Unity and State College.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Turn left onto William Penn Highway
41.6 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Unity and Widespread Frost then Sunny near State College.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Unity to State College?
The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Ebensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Unity and 66.2 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Unity and Widespread Frost then Sunny near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Ebensburg
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 Ebensburg.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unity and State College. Straight-line distance: 102.76 mi (165.37 km).
#1 Unity
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,600 |
| Coordinates | 40.4922900, -79.7794900 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
#2 State College
The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 41,366 |
| Coordinates | 40.7933900, -77.8600000 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.97 | $41.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
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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