Origin
State College, PA
Night in State College on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from State College, PA to Fullerton, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
162 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
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6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
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 Fullerton, PA covers 162 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 99, Riverview Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.86 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
81 miles from State College, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 162 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 95.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 162 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
7
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
5
110.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
5
110.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 State College, PA to Fullerton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Nescopeck along the way.
Nescopeck
110.5 mi in
|
~2h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 95.3 mi | 1h 43m |
| I 99 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Riverview Drive | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| PA 248 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Hudson Drive | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| MacArthur Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| West Broad Street | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| State Route 93 | 3.7 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 95.3 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College, PA and Fullerton, PA.
1
Start on South Allen Street
77 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Allen Street
2
Turn right onto PA 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Beaver Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 26
515 ft
·
18 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on PA 26
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East College Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 322
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
8
Merge onto I 99; US 220
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 99; US 220
9
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 80; US 220
95 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
12
Keep slight right at fork
444 ft
·
11 sec
13
Turn straight onto PA 93
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Berwick Hazleton Highway
14
Continue on PA 93
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 93
15
Continue on PA 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valmont Parkway
16
Continue on PA 93
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Boulevard
17
Continue on PA 93
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Broad Street
18
Continue on PA 93; PA 924
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broad Street
19
Continue on PA 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Street
20
Continue on PA 93
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broad Street
21
Continue on PA 93
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hudson Drive
22
Continue on State Route 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
23
Continue on PA 93
523 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hudson Drive
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 209
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Catawissa Street
25
Continue on US 209
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
26
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lehigh Street
27
Turn left onto US 209
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
28
Continue on US 209
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
29
Continue on US 209
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
30
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North First Street
31
Continue on US 209
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bankway Street
32
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto PA 248
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 248
Use the right lane.
34
Take the exit
268 ft
·
7 sec
35
Merge onto PA 145
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Drive
36
Continue on PA 145
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Best Avenue
37
Continue on PA 145
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Best Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
38
Continue on PA 145
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Riverview Drive
39
Continue on PA 145
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
MacArthur Road
40
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
41
Continue on Grape Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Grape Street
42
Turn right onto Lehigh Valley Mall
360 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Mall
43
Continue on Lehigh Valley Mall
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lehigh Valley Mall
44
Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Saint Paul Street
45
Turn left onto 6th Street
205 ft
·
8 sec
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6th Street
46
Arrive at destination
6th Street
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 81 miles from State College, PA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.3 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81 miles or 1h 33m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fullerton, 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 162 miles and 3h 21m.
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 Keystone Shortway for about 95.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81 mi from State College, PA · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 81 miles from State College, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.3 miles.
Arriving in Fullerton, PA
The final approach into Fullerton, 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 Fullerton, 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
$26.86 one way
$53.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $29.42 | $58.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
| Efficient EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.17 | $6.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.68 | $10.37 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Fullerton, PA
Night in Fullerton on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
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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
2 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 21m 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 Fullerton, PA covers 162 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 99, Riverview Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81 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 $26.86 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 18 significant decision points across 162 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from State College, PA to Fullerton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Nescopeck along the way.
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