Trip from Hampton, PA to State College, PA

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

115.9 mi

186 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 29m ★

6 AM

2h 40m

8 AM

3h 1m

10 AM

2h 47m

12 PM

2h 45m

3 PM

2h 48m

5 PM

3h 0m

8 PM

2h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hampton, PA

Jay Brand

State College, PA

Jay Brand

Trip Overview

Spanning 115.9 miles, the drive from Hampton to State College is a straightforward journey through Pennsylvania that typically takes about 2 hours and 39 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via South Cameron Street, US 22, and US 15, making this a practical route for those traveling between these two Northeast locations. Budget approximately $19 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Whether you are heading to State College for a quick visit or a longer getaway, the trip offers a balanced pace that fits well into a busy schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

57.9 miles from Hampton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between local thoroughfares and major highways. With a highway share of 38%, you won't be stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration, allowing for a bit more variety behind the wheel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 55-mile segment on South Cameron Street, which serves as the primary backbone of the early drive. As you progress, the road character shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you move from local roads onto the US 22 and US 15 corridors. This blend of road types keeps the drive engaging without becoming overly technical or exhausting.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Cameron Street is the longest continuous segment at about 55 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 115.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.4 miles (Paxton Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

24.4 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

27.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Capitol, 2nd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 43 Toward Capitol, 2nd Street

28.4 mi into trip | ~41m in | Paxton Street

Turn right onto Paxton Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

28.7 mi into trip | ~41m in | PA 230 / South Cameron Street

Turn left onto PA 230 / South Cameron Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

83.7 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | US 22; US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, St...

Towns Along This Route

Between Hampton, PA and State College, PA, road signs point toward York, Hershey and Capitol.

York

24.4 mi in | ~34m

Hershey

26.4 mi in | ~37m | via PA 581

Capitol

27.8 mi in | ~39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Cameron Street	55 mi	1h 9m
US 22	24.5 mi	32m
US 15	18.6 mi	26m
Carlisle Pike	5.5 mi	7m
Boal Avenue	4.2 mi	7m
South Atherton Street	2.5 mi	5m
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m
I 83	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: South Cameron Street — 55 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, PA and State College, PA.

Start on this road

328 ft · 5 sec · this road

Continue on PA 94

5.5 mi · 7 min · Carlisle Pike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto US 15

14 mi · 18 min · US 15

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 15

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 15

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto PA 581

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

Continue on PA 581

0.3 mi · 21 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

Exit 6A Toward I 83 North: Harrisburg, Hershey Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 83

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 83

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 43 Toward Capitol, 2nd Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Paxton Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Paxton Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto PA 230

55 mi · 1 hr 9 min · South Cameron Street

Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322

24 mi · 32 min · US 22; US 322

Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College Use the none lane.

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 322 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue

Toward US 322 Business: Boalsburg

Continue on US 322 Business

2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto South Allen Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Allen Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

South Allen Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 39 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic patterns. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that break to stretch your legs and refresh before tackling the final leg of the journey. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial stretch on South Cameron Street to ensure you stay within your $19 budget. Because the route is relatively short, you don't need to worry about complex multi-day logistics, but it is wise to keep a consistent pace to maintain your estimated arrival time. Focus on the transition points between US 22 and US 15, as these intersections are critical to staying on track.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Hampton, PA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.9 miles or 1h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near State College, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hampton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hampton, PA

This is one driving day of about 115.9 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampton, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on South Cameron Street for about 55 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.9 mi from Hampton, PA · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

58 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Hampton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in State College, PA

The final approach into State College, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around State College, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.18 one way

$38.36 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$20.99	$41.97
premium	$4.92	$22.46	$44.92
diesel	$5.64	$25.75	$51.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.8	$12.17	$5.56
Efficient EV	29	$10.14	$4.64
EV Truck/SUV	46.4	$16.23	$7.42

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hampton, PA

Evening in Hampton on Sunday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

State College, PA

Evening in State College on Sunday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 39m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hampton, PA to State College, PA covers 115.9 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Cameron Street, US 22, US 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.9 miles from Hampton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Hampton, PA and State College, PA, road signs point toward York, Hershey and Capitol.

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