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Trip from State College, PA to Ardmore, PA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

182.5 mi

294 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 41m ★
6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from State College, PA to Ardmore, PA covers 182.5 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, General Potter Highway, US 322 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.26 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

91.2 miles from State College, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from State College, PA to Ardmore, PA covers 182.5 miles and takes about 3h 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 78.4 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 83.2 miles in near US 322.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 182.5 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 83.2 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

7
83.2 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 322

Take the exit onto US 322 toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Her...
9
86 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | US 322

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 70 Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York
8
90.3 mi into trip | ~2h in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 46A Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Ai...
8
172.4 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | I 76

Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

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 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
7
176.3 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Take the exit toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between State College, PA and Ardmore, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, Carlisle, York and Philadelphia.

Hazleton

83.2 mi in | ~1h 50m | via US 322

Carlisle

83.2 mi in | ~1h 50m | via US 322

York

86 mi in | ~1h 55m | via US 322

Philadelphia

172.4 mi in | ~3h 32m | via I 76

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 78.4 mi 1h 24m
General Potter Highway 75.6 mi 1h 35m
US 322 5.3 mi 7m
West Montgomery Avenue 4.9 mi 11m
Boal Avenue 4.2 mi 7m
I 76 3.9 mi 6m
I 283 2.8 mi 4m
South Atherton Street 2.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Allen Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Allen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn left onto US 322 Business

2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto US 322 Business

4.2 mi · 7 min · Boal Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

76 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway
5

Take the exit onto US 322

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 322

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 322
Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton
7

Merge onto I 81; US 322

1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

4.3 mi · 5 min · US 322
Exit 70 Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 46A Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport Use the slight left lane.
10

Continue on I 283

2.8 mi · 4 min · I 283
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
12

Merge onto I 76; PATP

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto I 76

3.9 mi · 6 min · I 76
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road
17

Continue on PA 320

4.9 mi · 11 min · West Montgomery Avenue
18

Turn right onto Llanfair Road

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Llanfair Road
19

Turn right onto Church Road

327 ft · 12 sec · Church Road
20

Turn right onto Sibley Avenue

414 ft · 18 sec · Sibley Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

Sibley Avenue

Trip Plan

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 91.2 miles from State College, PA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.2 miles or 2h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 7m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving State College, 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 State College, PA

This is one driving day of about 182.5 miles and 3h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from State College, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 78.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 91.2 mi from State College, PA · 2h 2m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

91 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

Union, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.2 miles from State College, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.

Arriving in Ardmore, PA

The final approach into Ardmore, 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 Ardmore, 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.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 169.9
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $1 near mile 182.5
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 182.5
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 113.3
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 75.5
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 163.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.26 one way

$60.51 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $33.14 $66.27
premium $4.93 $35.39 $70.79
diesel $5.61 $40.29 $80.59

Estimated Tolls: $10.20

Pennsylvania Turnpike (78.4 mi) $10.20

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.8 0 $19.16 $8.76
Efficient EV 45.6 0 $15.97 $7.30
EV Truck/SUV 73 0 $25.55 $11.68

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

State College, PA

Night in State College on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ardmore, PA

Night in Ardmore on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

3h 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 State College, PA to Ardmore, PA covers 182.5 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, General Potter Highway, US 322. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.2 miles from State College, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.26 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 16 significant decision points across 182.5 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 83.2 miles (US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between State College, PA and Ardmore, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, Carlisle, York and Philadelphia.

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