Trip from State College, PA to Hopewell, PA

Drive Time

3h 31m

Distance

153.7 mi

247 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 19m ★

6 AM

3h 32m

8 AM

3h 56m

10 AM

3h 40m

12 PM

3h 38m

3 PM

3h 42m

5 PM

3h 55m

8 PM

3h 24m

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

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State College, PA

Jay Brand

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from State College to Hopewell, Pennsylvania, expect a journey covering 153.7 miles. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 31 minutes of driving time, making this a straightforward excursion that fits perfectly into a single day. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, the trip is an economical way to navigate through the Northeast. You will primarily travel via General Potter Highway, PA 283, and Kirkwood Pike. Since the route stays entirely within Pennsylvania, it offers a consistent regional feel that is manageable for most drivers without the need for an overnight stay.

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

76.9 miles from State College, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 26% of this journey takes place on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 75.6-mile stretch on General Potter Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition from the highway portions onto the winding local roads, the drive shifts from a steady cruise to a more technical experience. Keep this in mind if you prefer steady interstate driving, as the character of this route relies heavily on local navigation.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

General Potter Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 75.6 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 83.2 miles in near US 322.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 153.7 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 83.4 miles (US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

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...

83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | US 322

Keep slight left at fork onto US 322 toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

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

Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazlet...

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

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...

93.1 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

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 1A Toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Ai...

Towns Along This Route

Between State College, PA and Hopewell, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, Carlisle, York and Lancaster.

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

Lancaster

93.1 mi in | ~2h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
General Potter Highway	75.6 mi	1h 35m
PA 283	28.9 mi	33m
Kirkwood Pike	8.9 mi	12m
Beaver Valley Pike	6.9 mi	9m
US 322	5.3 mi	7m
Lampeter Road	4.6 mi	8m
Boal Avenue	4.2 mi	7m
US 30	3.7 mi	5m

Longest stretch: General Potter Highway — 75.6 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Allen Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Allen Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto US 322 Business

2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 322 Business

4.2 mi · 7 min · Boal Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

76 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

Use the none lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 322

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 322

Toward I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

Merge onto I 81; US 322

1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 46A Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 283

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 283

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 1A Toward PA 283 East: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto PA 283

29 mi · 33 min · PA 283

Use the none lane.

Merge onto US 30

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 30

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward Greenfield Road

Keep slight left at fork

242 ft · 11 sec

Turn left onto Greenfield Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Greenfield Road

Turn right onto PA 340

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

Turn slight right onto PA 462

320 ft · 13 sec · Lincoln Highway East

Turn left onto Lampeter Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

Continue on Penn Grant Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

Turn left onto US 222

6.9 mi · 9 min · Beaver Valley Pike

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 52 sec · West 4th Street

Turn left onto US 222; PA 372

0.7 mi · 1 min · West State Street

Turn right onto PA 472

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lime Street

Continue on PA 472

8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

Continue on PA 472

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

Turn right onto Roneys Corner Road

1.2 mi · 4 min · Roneys Corner Road

Turn sharp right onto Hopewell Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Hopewell Road

Turn left

105 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a one-day trip with a total duration of 3 hours and 31 minutes, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, as the technical nature of the local roads can be more taxing than a standard interstate slog. Given the $25 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before you leave State College is a smart move to avoid searching for stations on smaller roads. Since you will be navigating turn-heavy segments, ensure your GPS is calibrated for local routes rather than highway-only navigation. Use the 75.6-mile stretch on General Potter Highway to make your best time before settling into the winding local sections.

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 76.9 miles from State College, PA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.6 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 76.9 miles or 1h 42m 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

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

This is one driving day of about 153.7 miles and 3h 31m.

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 General Potter Highway for about 75.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 76.9 mi from State College, PA · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

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

Union, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Ithaca, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.9 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 General Potter Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.6 miles.

Arriving in Hopewell, PA

The final approach into Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, 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

$25.43 one way

$50.87 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$27.83	$55.66
premium	$4.92	$29.78	$59.57
diesel	$5.64	$34.15	$68.29

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: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.1	$16.14	$7.38
Efficient EV	38.4	$13.45	$6.15
EV Truck/SUV	61.5	$21.52	$9.84

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

State College, PA

Afternoon in State College on Sunday

Local time

4:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hopewell, PA

Afternoon in Hopewell on Sunday

Local time

4:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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 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 31m 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 Hopewell, PA covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are General Potter Highway, PA 283, Kirkwood Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.9 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 $25.43 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.

Between State College, PA and Hopewell, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, Carlisle, York and Lancaster.

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Trip from State College, PA to Hopewell, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hopewell, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

State College, PA

Hopewell, PA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 31m on the road

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