Origin
State College, PA
Afternoon in State College on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from State College, PA to Newtown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
174 mi
280 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 32m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 37m
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 Newtown, PA covers 174 miles and takes about 3h 44m 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 $28.85 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
87 miles from State College, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 44m. Total distance: 174 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 44m 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 44m drive with frequent turns across 174 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 Newtown, PA is easy. At 3h 44m 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 Newtown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West College Avenue | — | — |
| North Atherton Street | — | — |
| I 99 South | — | — |
| US 22 | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| Admiral Peary Highway | — | — |
| PA 66 | — | — |
| PA 66 South | — | — |
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 Newtown, 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 left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
9
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
10
Continue on William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
11
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
12
Continue on William Penn Highway
34 mi
·
47 min
·
William Penn Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
14
Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
417 ft
·
16 sec
·
PA 66 South: Greensburg
15
Merge slight right onto State Route 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 66
16
Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
17
Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
18
Continue on Memorial Boulevard
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
19
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Blackstone Road
20
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
21
Turn slight right onto University Drive
13 mi
·
15 min
·
University Drive
22
Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fairchance, Smithfield
24
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Big Six Road
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
26
Continue on Morgantown Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Street
27
Continue on Morgantown Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgantown Road
28
Turn right onto Home Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Home Street
29
Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Eighty Eight Road
30
Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holbert Stretch
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bobtown Road
32
Turn left onto Budapest Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Budapest Road
33
Continue on Budapest Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Budapest Road
34
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 87 miles from State College, PA, or about 1h 52m 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 38 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87 miles or 1h 52m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newtown, 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.
+
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 174 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 87 mi from State College, PA · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87 miles from State College, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newtown, PA
The final approach into Newtown, 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 Newtown, 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
$28.85 one way
$57.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $31.59 | $63.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $33.75 | $67.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.42 | $76.83 |
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: 60.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
| Efficient EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.23 | $6.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.36 | $11.14 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Newtown, PA
Afternoon in Newtown on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Germany, PA
87 mi in
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
2 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 44m 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 Newtown, PA covers 174 miles and takes about 3h 44m 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 87 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 $28.85 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 Newtown, PA is easy. At 3h 44m 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 Newtown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from State College, PA to Newtown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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