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

The driving distance from Whitehall Township, PA to State College, PA is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Road
166.24 mi
02h 54m
Flight
123.88 mi
199.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.88 mi
Kilometers
199.36 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.24 mi
Kilometers
267.53 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State College
Fri, Apr 17, 6:16 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall Township
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive State College
Fri, Apr 17, 6:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall Township
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Whitehall Township
79.7 mi
01h 27m
To State College
86.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Township and State College.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saylor Drive

    110 m · 21 sec · Saylor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coplay Street

    620 ft · 35 sec · Coplay Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Ruch Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · North Ruch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2997 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto MacArthur Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macarthur Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Macarthur Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Best Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Best Avenue

    2260 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive

    7 mi · 10 min · Lehigh Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hudson Drive

    160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  31. 31

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Jacksonville Road

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown

    1 mi · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    1159 ft · 18 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 26: State College

    1948 ft · 51 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto East College Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East College Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Allen Street

    581 ft · 22 sec · South Allen Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall Township 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
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.2 mi · 57%
Jacksonville Road
11.7 mi · 7%
MacArthur Road
8.23 mi · 5%
Lehigh Drive
7.02 mi · 4%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 3%
East Broad Street
3.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.2 mi · 01h 43m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 27m from Whitehall Township
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall Township 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 Township to State College?

The road trip is about 166.2 miles (267.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Whitehall Township and 86.5 miles from State College.

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

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.94 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitehall Township and Chance Rain Showers near State College.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall Township and State College. Straight-line distance: 123.88 mi (199.36 km).

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#1 Whitehall Township

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population24,896
Coordinates40.6667600, -75.4999100
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
State College

#2 State College

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

Population41,366
Coordinates40.7933900, -77.8600000
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Saylor Drive (-75.499856, 40.666715)
End: South Allen Street (-77.860134, 40.793288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.2 L · about $23.94
Round trip
$47.89
11.72 gal · 44.4 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.94 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.95 $53.90
Premium $4.95 $29.03 $58.06
Diesel $5.98 $35.04 $70.09

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 Township and State College. The current time is 03:21:32.

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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.