Origin
State College, PA
Evening in State College on Thursday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from State College, PA to Sandy, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from State College, PA to Sandy, PA covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West College Avenue, North Atherton Street, I 99 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 62.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West College Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from State College, PA to Sandy, PA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from State College, PA to Sandy, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West College Avenue | — | — |
| North Atherton Street | — | — |
| I 99 South | — | — |
| 28th Division Highway | — | — |
| Port Matilda Highway | — | — |
| Railroad Street | — | — |
| North Centre Street | — | — |
| North Front Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West College Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College, PA and Sandy, PA.
1
Start on South Allen Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Allen Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto West College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
West College Avenue
3
Turn straight
223 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North Atherton Street
5
Turn straight onto I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South
6
Merge slight left
7.1 mi
·
7 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Division Highway
8
Continue on Port Matilda Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
9
Continue on Railroad Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
10
Turn right onto North Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Centre Street
11
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Front Street
12
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
13
Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
14
Turn right onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawville Highway
15
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Keystone Shortway
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
PA 255: DuBois, Penfield
18
Turn left onto Bee Line Highway
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Bee Line Highway
19
Turn left
52 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn right
59 ft
·
6 sec
21
Turn right
52 ft
·
6 sec
22
Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bee Line Highway
23
Continue on East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East DuBois Avenue
24
Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Liberty Boulevard
25
Continue on North Brady Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Brady Street
26
Turn left onto Overdorf Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Overdorf Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.4 mi from State College, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from State College, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sandy, PA
The final approach into Sandy, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.39 one way
$20.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.16 | $24.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Sandy, PA
Evening in Sandy on Thursday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Graham, PA
31 mi in
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
19 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
1h 22m 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 Sandy, PA covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West College Avenue, North Atherton Street, I 99 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.4 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 $10.39 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.
The drive from State College, PA to Sandy, PA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from State College, PA to Sandy, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from State College, PA to Sandy, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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