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

The driving distance from Whitehall, PA to State College, PA is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.12 mi
02h 22m
Flight
79.76 mi
128.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.76 mi
Kilometers
128.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.12 mi
Kilometers
217.46 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 12:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall
2026-04-17T08:00
Arrive State College
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newport
PA

Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Whitehall
64.6 mi
01h 11m
To State College
70.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Hall Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · White Hall Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street

    843 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Hanover Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hanover Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hanover Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Hanover Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1586 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Capitol, 2nd Street

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Paxton Street

    1631 ft · 46 sec · Paxton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cameron Street

    55 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Cameron Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Atherton Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Allen Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Allen Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Cameron Street
55 mi · 41%
Hanover Road
35 mi · 26%
US 22 West
24.5 mi · 18%
Boal Avenue
4.25 mi · 3%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2.94 mi · 2%
South Atherton Street
2.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Cameron Street

Turn left onto South Cameron Street

55 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.3 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
01h 11m from Whitehall
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall and 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 Whitehall to State College?

The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Whitehall and 70.5 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.3 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 1:46 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 Rain Showers around Whitehall and Chance Rain Showers near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

32 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

46 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall and State College. Straight-line distance: 79.76 mi (128.36 km).

Whitehall

#1 Whitehall

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population27,919
Coordinates39.7909300, -77.1094300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: White Hall Road (-77.109682, 39.790828)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.05 L · about $19.49
Round trip
$38.98
9.54 gal · 36.1 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall and State College. The current time is 08:00:43.

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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.