How far is Waynesboro, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Waynesboro, PA to State College, PA is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesboro and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro and State College.
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Start on West Main Street
1340 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Grant Street
2637 ft · 2 min · North Grant Street
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Continue on Wayne Highway
1336 ft · 22 sec · Wayne Highway
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Continue on North Grant Street
1126 ft · 19 sec · North Grant Street
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Continue on Wayne Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Wayne Highway
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Continue on Wayne Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
552 ft · 9 sec · Wayne Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Walker Road
1292 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Walker Road
1685 ft · 41 sec · Walker Road
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Turn right onto Norland Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Norland Avenue
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Continue on Philadelphia Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn left onto Sunset Pike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sunset Pike
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · Cumberland Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Forge Hill Road
3 mi · 5 min · Forge Hill Road
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Continue on Timmons Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Timmons Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Run Road East
3 mi · 5 min · Spring Run Road East
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Continue on Spring Run Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Spring Run Road
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Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Neelytown Road
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Continue on Neelyton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Neelyton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1159 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Croghan Pike
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Continue on Ridgely Street
881 ft · 15 sec · Ridgely Street
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Continue on Ridgley Street
2655 ft · 47 sec · Ridgley Street
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Continue on Croghan Pike
10.7 mi · 17 min · Croghan Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto Penn Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Penn Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
752 ft · 15 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Standing Stone Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Standing Stone Avenue
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Continue on Standing Stone Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Standing Stone Parkway
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Continue on Standing Stone Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Standing Stone Road
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Continue on Standing Stone Parkway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Standing Stone Parkway
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Continue on Stone Creek Road
2463 ft · 42 sec · Stone Creek Road
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Continue on Standing Stone Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Standing Stone Road
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Continue on Greenwood Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Continue on McAlevy's Fort Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · McAlevy's Fort Road
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Continue on South Water Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Water Street
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Turn slight right
4.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto West Beaver Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Waynesboro and State College.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
10.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waynesboro to State College?
The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Orbisonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Waynesboro and 50.7 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Waynesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Orbisonia
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 Orbisonia.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and State College. Straight-line distance: 73.21 mi (117.82 km).
#1 Waynesboro
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.7559300, -77.5777700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.95 | $29.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.89 | $43.77 |
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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