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Trip from Lower Burrell, PA to State College, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 53m

Distance

128.6 mi

207 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 42m ★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m

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

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Downtown Lower Burrell, PA, PA

Lower Burrell, PA

Jack Pace

borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

State College, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lower Burrell, PA to State College, PA covers 128.6 miles and takes about 2h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on William Penn Highway, I 99, Admiral Peary Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

64.3 miles from Lower Burrell, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 128.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Lower Burrell, PA to State College, PA covers 128.6 miles and takes about 2h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 51 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
17 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward US 22 East: Blairsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 22 East: Blairsville
5
17.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge onto US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
82.4 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
8
124.2 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | US 322 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 Business toward US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State College

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State...
5
128.6 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | South Allen Street

Turn right onto South Allen Street

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Lower Burrell, PA to State College, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

Bedford

81.9 mi in | ~1h 55m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 51 mi 1h 6m
I 99 41 mi 44m
Admiral Peary Highway 13.7 mi 19m
Greensburg Road 10.2 mi 16m
State Route 66 6.6 mi 11m
US 322 Business 4.1 mi 9m
West Beaver Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Freeport Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 51 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 366; PA 56 Truck

347 ft · 35 sec · Freeport Street
2

Continue on PA 366; PA 56 Truck

484 ft · 12 sec · Freeport Street
3

Turn left onto PA 366

10 mi · 16 min · Greensburg Road
4

Turn right onto PA 66

6.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 66
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Blairsville Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto US 22

34 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
9

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
11

Merge onto I 99; US 220

41 mi · 44 min · I 99; US 220
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 Business

4.1 mi · 9 min · US 322 Business
Toward US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State College Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto PA 26

0.3 mi · 54 sec · West Beaver Avenue
14

Turn right onto South Allen Street

77 ft · 2 sec · South Allen Street
15

Arrive at destination

South Allen Street

Trip Plan

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 64.3 miles from Lower Burrell, PA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51 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 28 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.3 miles or 1h 34m 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 21m

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 Lower Burrell, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Lower Burrell, PA

This is one driving day of about 128.6 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Lower Burrell, 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 William Penn Highway for about 51 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.3 mi from Lower Burrell, PA · 1h 34m into the drive

Downtown Loretto, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Loretto, PA

64 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

Snyder, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Loretto, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.3 miles from Lower Burrell, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 57.6
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 53.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.32 one way

$42.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $23.35 $46.70
premium $4.93 $24.94 $49.88
diesel $5.61 $28.39 $56.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.6 0 $13.50 $6.17
Efficient EV 32.2 0 $11.25 $5.14
EV Truck/SUV 51.4 0 $18.00 $8.23

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lower Burrell, PA

Late night in Lower Burrell on Friday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

State College, PA

Late night in State College on Friday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Loretto, PA

64 mi in

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

16 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

2h 53m 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 Lower Burrell, PA to State College, PA covers 128.6 miles and takes about 2h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, I 99, Admiral Peary Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.3 miles from Lower Burrell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.32 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 128.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lower Burrell, PA to State College, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

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