How far is White, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from White, PA to State College, PA is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White and State College.
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Start on Buchanan Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Buchanan Road
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Turn left onto Melcroft Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Melcroft Road
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Continue on Helen School Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Helen School Road
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Turn right onto State Route 31
840 ft · 16 sec · State Route 31
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Turn slight left
813 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1195 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
55 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Bedford, Altoona
2514 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 1 hr 15 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 White 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.
I 99 North
Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 01h 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving White and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near State College.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White to State College?
The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Saint Clairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from White and 67.7 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around White and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Clairsville
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 Saint Clairsville.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White and State College. Straight-line distance: 96.83 mi (155.83 km).
#1 White
City in United States of America
| Population | 15,495 |
| Coordinates | 40.0700700, -79.4369800 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.94 | $43.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
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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