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Trip from Warwick, PA to State College, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

150.7 mi

243 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county town of Warwickshire, England

Warwick, PA

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borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

State College, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Warwick, PA to State College, PA covers 150.7 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 322, Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.4 miles on US 322. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.98 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

75.3 miles from Warwick, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 322 54.4 mi 1h 7m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 50.6 mi 54m
US 22 24.5 mi 32m
Boal Avenue 4.2 mi 7m
I 83 3.7 mi 5m
East Main Street 3.1 mi 6m
I 283 2.8 mi 4m
South Atherton Street 2.5 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 322 — 54.4 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warwick, PA and State College, PA.

1

Start on Warwick Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Warwick Road
2

Turn slight left onto PA 345

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Bulltown Road
3

Turn right onto PA 23

1.7 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road
4

Continue on PA 23

3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto Morgan Way

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Morgan Way
6

Turn left onto Quarry Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Quarry Road
7

Turn left onto PA 10

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Morgantown Road
8

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 76, PATP Use the left lane.
9

Merge onto I 176

326 ft · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 76; PATP

51 mi · 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 247 Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey Use the slight right lane.
13

Continue on I 283

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 283
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 283

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 283
Exit 3B-C Toward I 83 North, US 322
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 3B Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
16

Continue on I 83

3.7 mi · 5 min · I 83
17

Continue on US 322

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 322
Exit 51A Toward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
18

Take the exit onto US 322

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 322
Exit 67A; 67B Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

52 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 322
Exit 67B Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322

24 mi · 32 min · US 22; US 322
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
21

Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck

2.5 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on US 322 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · Boal Avenue
Toward US 322 Business: Boalsburg
23

Continue on US 322 Business

2.5 mi · 5 min · South Atherton Street
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn right onto South Allen Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Allen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Arrive at destination

South Allen Street

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 75.3 miles from Warwick, PA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.4 miles.

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 33 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.3 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near State College, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Warwick, 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 Warwick, PA

This is one driving day of about 150.7 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Warwick, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 322 for about 54.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Middlesex, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middlesex, PA

75 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

Lititz, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Enola, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from Warwick, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 53.8

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 66.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6.1 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp toward I 76, PATP

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 76, PATP
8
6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
8
57.1 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 247 Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
8
60.2 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3B Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
9
66.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | US 322

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67B Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, Stat...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.98 one way

$49.97 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $27.36 $54.73
premium $4.93 $29.23 $58.45
diesel $5.61 $33.27 $66.55

Estimated Tolls: $6.58

Pennsylvania Turnpike (50.6 mi) $6.58

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.2 0 $15.82 $7.23
Efficient EV 37.7 0 $13.19 $6.03
EV Truck/SUV 60.3 0 $21.10 $9.64

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Warwick, PA

Afternoon in Warwick on Saturday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

State College, PA

Afternoon in State College on Saturday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Middlesex, PA

75 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

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 13m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 36.4
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 77.9
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

150.7 mi in 3h 13m, mostly highway — 54.4 mi of that is on US 322.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.4 mi on US 322.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 322 and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 150.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Warwick, PA and State College, PA, road signs point toward Hershey and Lewistown.

Hershey

57.1 mi in | ~1h 6m

Lewistown

66.6 mi in | ~1h 21m | via US 322

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 150.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.4 miles on US 322. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.58 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at State College, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at State College, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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