Origin
Hopewell, PA
Afternoon in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, PA to State College, PA
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
153.4 mi
247 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 54m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
State College, PA
Jay Brand
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hopewell to State College covers 153.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. This trip is easily manageable as a single-day journey, making an overnight stay unnecessary unless you prefer a more leisurely pace. You will primarily navigate via US 322, PA 283, and US 22, which keep the travel time efficient. Budgeting approximately $25 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Since both locations are situated within Pennsylvania, you will remain in the Northeast region throughout the duration of your trip. It is a straightforward route that balances highway connectivity with regional accessibility.
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
76.7 miles from Hopewell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 76% of this 153.4-mile journey consists of major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of fast-paced road types, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 54.4 miles on US 322. The road personality shifts as you transition between the highway segments and local connectors, requiring you to stay alert during the switch from high-speed driving to more varied road conditions. While it is not a monotonous interstate grind, the heavy reliance on US 322 means you should be prepared for steady, consistent driving. Navigating these three distinct routes offers a practical, no-nonsense path between your origin and destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 322 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 322 and PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.6 miles in near PA 283.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 153.4 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 31.6 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
31.6 mi into trip
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~52m in
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PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
7
62.6 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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I 283
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283 toward I 83 North, US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B-C
Toward I 83 North, US 322
10
62.8 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Exit 3B
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
9
69.5 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67B
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, Stat...
8
121.3 mi into trip
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~2h 42m in
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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
On the drive from Hopewell, PA to State College, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lewistown along the way.
Lewistown
69.2 mi in
|
~1h 38m
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via US 322
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 322 | 54.4 mi | 1h 7m |
| PA 283 | 28.6 mi | 33m |
| US 22 | 24.5 mi | 32m |
| Kirkwood Pike | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Beaver Valley Pike | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Lampeter Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Boal Avenue | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| I 83 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 322
— 54.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, PA and State College, PA.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hopewell Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Roneys Corner Road
4
Turn left onto PA 472
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
5
Continue on PA 472
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Kirkwood Pike
6
Continue on PA 472
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lime Street
7
Turn left onto PA 372
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
8
Turn right onto US 222
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
West 4th Street
9
Continue on US 222
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
10
Turn right onto Penn Grant Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Penn Grant Road
11
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lampeter Road
12
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pitney Road
13
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hempstead Road
14
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft
·
7 sec
·
Greenfield Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 30 West
16
Merge onto US 30
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 30
Use the none lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi
·
33 min
·
PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
19
Merge onto I 283
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 283
Use the none lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 283
Exit 3B-C
Toward I 83 North, US 322
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 3B
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on I 83
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 83
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on US 322
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 322
Exit 51A
Toward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
Use the none lane.
24
Take the exit onto US 322
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 322
Exit 67A; 67B
Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
52 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 322
Exit 67B
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
Use the slight right lane.
26
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.
27
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 322 Business
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Boal Avenue
Toward US 322 Business: Boalsburg
29
Continue on US 322 Business
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Atherton Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto South Allen Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Allen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Arrive at destination
South Allen Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this 3.5-hour drive is straightforward, especially since you only need to account for a single stop along the way. Because the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though checking traffic patterns on your primary roads before leaving is always a smart move. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stop to ensure you have enough to complete the 153.4-mile trip comfortably. Since US 322 features your longest stretch of 54.4 miles, try to time your break either before or after this segment to keep your drive feeling fresh. Having this flexibility is a major advantage for a trip of this length.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Hopewell, PA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 48m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near State College, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hopewell, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hopewell, PA
This is one driving day of about 153.4 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hopewell, 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 US 322 for about 54.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.7 mi from Hopewell, PA · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.7 miles from Hopewell, 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
$25.38 one way
$50.77 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $27.78 | $55.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $29.73 | $59.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.08 | $68.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46 | 0 | $16.11 | $7.36 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.42 | $6.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.48 | $9.82 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Destination
State College, PA
Afternoon in State College on Sunday
Local time
4:45 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
1 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
3h 30m 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 Hopewell, PA to State College, PA covers 153.4 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 322, PA 283, US 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.7 miles from Hopewell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 153.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.6 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hopewell, PA to State College, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lewistown along the way.
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