How far is Willow Grove, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from Willow Grove, PA to State College, PA is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willow Grove and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove and State College.
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Start on the route
10 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Easton Road
35 m · 4 sec · Easton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Easton Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Easton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1651 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
960 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
95.3 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
24.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on Boal Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on South Atherton Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
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Turn right onto South Allen Street
1.4 km · 3 min · 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 Willow Grove 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
95.3 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove to State College?
The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Royalton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Willow Grove and 95.5 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.50 one way or $55.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Willow Grove and Chance Rain Showers near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Royalton
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 Royalton.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willow Grove and State College. Straight-line distance: 151.06 mi (243.1 km).
#1 Willow Grove
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 15,726 |
| Coordinates | 40.1440000, -75.1157300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.95 | $61.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.34 | $66.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
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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