Origin
State College, PA
Afternoon in State College on Saturday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from State College, PA to New Britain, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
205.7 mi
331 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
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6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
State College, PA
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New Britain, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from State College, PA to New Britain, PA covers 205.7 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 99 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
102.9 miles from State College, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 116.1 mi | 2h 7m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 50.4 mi | 54m |
| I 99 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| West Butler Avenue | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| South West End Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| John Fries Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| County Line Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 116.1 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College, PA and New Britain, 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
116 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
14
Merge onto I 476; PATP
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 44
Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft
·
7 sec
Toward PA 663 North: Quakertown
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto PA 663
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on PA 663
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broad Street
19
Turn right onto PA 309
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South West End Boulevard
20
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 309
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
22
Turn left onto Line Lexington Road
265 ft
·
5 sec
·
Line Lexington Road
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on County Line Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Line Road
24
Turn left onto US 202 Business
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Butler Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
US 202 Business
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 102.9 miles from State College, PA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.1 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 45 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 1h 57m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Britain, 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 205.7 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 116.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.9 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 116.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 183.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
6
132.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
8
182.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
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.
Exit 44
Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
7
183.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 663 North: Quakertown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 663 North: Quakertown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.10 one way
$68.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $37.35 | $74.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $39.89 | $79.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.42 | $90.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(50.4 mi)
$6.55
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
$34
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.60 | $9.87 |
| Efficient EV | 51.4 | 0 | $18.00 | $8.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.3 | 1 | $28.80 | $13.16 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
New Britain, PA
Afternoon in New Britain on Saturday
Local time
2:10 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
3 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 198.6
View on nps.gov
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
$1
near mile 205.7
View on nps.gov
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 205.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
205.7 mi in 4h 5m — 30% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Keystone Shortway.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 205.7 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 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.2 miles: 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.
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 New Britain, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Quakertown.
Patp
131.3 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Allentown
131.3 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Quakertown
182.8 mi in
|
~3h 26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 205.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Britain, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at New Britain, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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