Origin
State College, PA
Night in State College on Thursday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from State College, PA to Spring Garden, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
71.3 mi
115 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Spring Garden, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from State College, PA to Spring Garden, PA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m 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, Westbranch Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 71.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 49.4 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 12 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
6
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 210A-B
Toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg
6
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 15 North: Williamsport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 210B
Toward US 15 North: Williamsport
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 Spring Garden, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lewisburg along the way.
Lewisburg
64.6 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 49.4 mi | 53m |
| I 99 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Westbranch Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| PA 44 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East College Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 15 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Beaver Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 49.4 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College, PA and Spring Garden, 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
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 210A-B
Toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 210B
Toward US 15 North: Williamsport
14
Merge onto US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
15
Continue on US 15
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto PA 44
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 44
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
PA 44
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from State College, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from State College, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Garden, PA
The final approach into Spring Garden, 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
$11.82 one way
$23.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.95 | $25.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 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 | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Spring Garden, PA
Night in Spring Garden on Thursday
Local time
11:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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 25m 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 Spring Garden, PA covers 71.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 99, Westbranch Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 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 $11.82 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Spring Garden, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lewisburg along the way.
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