Origin
State College, PA
Afternoon in State College on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from State College, PA to Hilltown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
103.4 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 39m
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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Hilltown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from State College, PA to Hilltown, PA covers 103.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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, East Pine Grove Road, South Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.14 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
51.7 miles from State College, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 103.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 103.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 Hilltown, PA is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Hilltown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West College Avenue | — | — |
| East Pine Grove Road | — | — |
| South Water Street | — | — |
| McAlevy's Fort Road | — | — |
| Greenwood Road | — | — |
| Standing Stone Road | — | — |
| Stone Creek Road | — | — |
| Standing Stone Parkway | — | — |
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 Hilltown, 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
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West College Avenue
3
Continue on East Pine Grove Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pine Grove Road
4
Turn left onto South Water Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Water Street
5
Continue on McAlevy's Fort Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
McAlevy's Fort Road
6
Continue on Greenwood Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
7
Keep slight left to continue on Standing Stone Road
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Standing Stone Road
8
Continue on Stone Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Stone Creek Road
9
Continue on Standing Stone Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Standing Stone Parkway
10
Continue on Standing Stone Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Standing Stone Road
11
Continue on Standing Stone Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Standing Stone Parkway
12
Continue on Standing Stone Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Standing Stone Avenue
13
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
2nd Street
14
Turn left onto Penn Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Penn Street
15
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
11 mi
·
15 min
·
William Penn Highway
16
Turn right onto Croghan Pike
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Croghan Pike
17
Continue on South Ridgley Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Ridgley Street
18
Continue on Ridgely Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ridgely Street
19
Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Croghan Pike
20
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto Neelyton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Neelyton Road
22
Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Neelytown Road
23
Continue on Spring Run Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Spring Run Road
24
Turn right onto Timmons Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Timmons Road
25
Continue on Forge Hill Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Forge Hill Road
26
Turn right onto Cumberland Highway
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Cumberland Highway
27
Continue on Cumberland Highway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cumberland Highway
28
Keep slight left to continue on Black Gap Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Black Gap Road
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Way East
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Way East
30
Continue on Chambersburg Road
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Chambersburg Road
31
Take the exit right
184 ft
·
5 sec
32
Turn slight right onto High Street
361 ft
·
13 sec
·
High Street
33
Turn right onto Hilltown Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hilltown Road
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51.7 miles from State College, PA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
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 23 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.7 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilltown, 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 103.4 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.7 mi from State College, PA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.7 miles from State College, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hilltown, PA
The final approach into Hilltown, 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 Hilltown, 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
$17.14 one way
$34.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.77 | $37.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.05 | $40.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.83 | $45.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.86 | $4.96 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.05 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.48 | $6.62 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Hilltown, PA
Afternoon in Hilltown on Thursday
Local time
12:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
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
2h 45m 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 Hilltown, PA covers 103.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West College Avenue, East Pine Grove Road, South Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.7 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 $17.14 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from State College, PA to Hilltown, PA is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Hilltown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from State College, PA to Hilltown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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