Origin
State College, PA
Morning in State College on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from State College, PA to Lower Saucon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
177 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 26m
★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m
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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Lower Saucon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from State College, PA to Lower Saucon, PA covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Beaver Avenue, High Street, East College Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.34 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
88.5 miles from State College, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 177 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m 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 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 177 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Beaver 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 Lower Saucon, PA is easy. At 3h 38m 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 Lower Saucon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Beaver Avenue | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| East College Avenue | — | — |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | — | — |
| I 99 North | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| PA 54 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Beaver Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College, PA and Lower Saucon, PA.
1
Start on South Allen Street
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Allen Street
2
Turn right onto East Beaver Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Beaver Avenue
3
Turn left onto High Street
515 ft
·
18 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on East College Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East College Avenue
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
8
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
13 min
9
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
10
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
12
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
3 sec
13
Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
14
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
15
Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
16
Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
17
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
18
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
19
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
20
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
21
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
22
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
23
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
24
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
25
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
26
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
27
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
28
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
30
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
31
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 78 East: New Jersey
32
Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
33
Continue on PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hellertown Road
374 ft
·
22 sec
·
Hellertown Road
35
Turn left onto Cherry Lane
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cherry Lane
36
Turn straight onto Easton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Easton Road
37
Turn left onto Lower Saucon Road
75 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lower Saucon Road
38
Arrive at your destination
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 88.5 miles from State College, PA, or about 1h 49m 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 49m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lower Saucon, 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.
+
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 177 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 88.5 mi from State College, PA · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from State College, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lower Saucon, PA
The final approach into Lower Saucon, 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 Lower Saucon, 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
$29.34 one way
$58.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $32.14 | $64.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $34.33 | $68.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.49 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.78 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Lower Saucon, PA
Morning in Lower Saucon on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
20 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
3h 38m 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 Lower Saucon, PA covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Beaver Avenue, High Street, East College Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.5 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 $29.34 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.
The drive from State College, PA to Lower Saucon, PA is easy. At 3h 38m 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 Lower Saucon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from State College, PA to Lower Saucon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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