State College, PA Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, State College, PA is a local road trip base with 16 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 132 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from State College, PA spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

192.3 mi

Philadelphia, PA

Quickest Drive

49m

Altoona, PA

Plan Around State College, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if State College, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Philadelphia, PA to State College, PA 192.3 mi · 4h Hopewell, PA to State College, PA 153.4 mi · 3h 30m Hanover, PA to State College, PA 131.4 mi · 2h 26m Wilkinsburg, PA to State College, PA 129.8 mi · 2h 25m

Continue From State College, PA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

State College, PA to Norristown, PA 179.7 mi · 3h 1m State College, PA to West Chester, PA 167.6 mi · 3h 35m State College, PA to Hopewell, PA 153.7 mi · 3h 31m State College, PA to Hampton, PA 115.2 mi · 2h 40m

Trips from State College, PA

State College, PA to Norristown, PA

179.7 mi 3h 1m

State College, PA to West Chester, PA

167.6 mi 3h 35m

State College, PA to Hopewell, PA

153.7 mi 3h 31m

State College, PA to Hampton, PA

115.2 mi 2h 40m

State College, PA to York, PA

110.9 mi 2h 30m

State College, PA to Waynesboro, PA

107.4 mi 2h 51m

State College, PA to Chambersburg, PA

90.3 mi 2h 26m

Driving from State College, PA

Expect an average of 132 miles and about 2h 56m behind the wheel when leaving State College, PA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 180 miles (3h 35m), while the shortest is just 90 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from State College, PA include Norristown, PA (179.7 mi, 3h 1m), West Chester, PA (167.6 mi, 3h 35m), Hopewell, PA (153.7 mi, 3h 31m), Hampton, PA (115.2 mi, 2h 40m), and York, PA (110.9 mi, 2h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 132-mile trip from State College, PA, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving State College, PA and 9 routes heading into State College, PA, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 90 to 180 miles.

The longest mapped route from State College, PA covers 180 miles and takes approximately 3h 35m. Shorter options start at just 90 miles.

The average route from State College, PA runs about 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 132-mile trip from State College, PA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from State College, PA include Norristown, PA, West Chester, PA, Hopewell, PA and Hampton, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.