How far is York, PA from State College, PA?
The driving distance from York, PA to State College, PA is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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 in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and State College.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and State College.
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Start on North George Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North George Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 83: Harrisburg
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol, 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Paxton Street
1631 ft · 46 sec · Paxton Street
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Turn left onto South Cameron Street
55 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Cameron Street
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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 York and State College.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving York and Sunny near State College.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to State College?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 55.4 miles from York and 56.1 miles from State College.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around York and Sunny near State College.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and State College. Straight-line distance: 82.74 mi (133.16 km).
#1 York
County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 28,768 |
| Coordinates | 39.9626000, -76.7277400 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| 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: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
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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