Origin
Easton, PA
Late night in Easton on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Easton, PA to State College, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
108.6 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Easton, PA
Michael Taccetta
State College, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 108.6-mile drive from Easton, PA to State College, PA will take approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Keystone Shortway and the 28th Division Highway, with a small portion on PA 68. With a projected fuel cost of around $18, it's an economical journey. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive feel, so don't expect a high-speed interstate cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, so you'll be staying within familiar territory for this relatively short adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.3 miles from Easton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 60.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| 28th Division Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| PA 68 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Philipsburg Bigler Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Port Matilda Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| US 322 Business | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| PA 58 | 3 mi | 5m |
| Woodland Bigler Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 60.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton, PA and State College, PA.
1
Start on Canoe Ripple Road
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
Canoe Ripple Road
2
Turn left onto Whitmer Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Whitmer Road
3
Turn left onto PA 58
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 58
4
Turn left onto PA 58
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bald Eagle Street
5
Continue on PA 68
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 68
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Merge onto I 80; PA 66
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
9
Merge onto PA 970
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 322
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
11
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
12
Continue on US 322
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Front Street
13
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Centre Street
14
Turn left onto US 322
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
15
Continue on US 322
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
16
Turn slight right onto US 322
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Flat Rock Road
17
Continue on US 322
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Flat Rock Road
18
Continue on US 322
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
28th Division Highway
Toward US 322 East: State College
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 Business
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 322 Business
Toward US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State College
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 26
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Beaver Avenue
21
Turn right onto South Allen Street
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Allen Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Allen Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 15-minute duration, this drive is comfortably completed in a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination. With a longest stretch of 60.2 miles, you won't need to worry about extended periods without potential stops, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to more local roads. The $18 fuel cost is a good estimate, but actual prices may vary. Planning for a brief break around the halfway point, perhaps after covering the 60.2-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, will help you stay refreshed.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.3 miles from Easton, PA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.3 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
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 Easton, 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 Easton, PA
This is one driving day of about 108.6 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Easton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 60.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.3 miles from Easton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 72.6 and 108.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
5
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
PA 970 / Shawville Highway
Merge onto PA 970 / Shawville Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
74.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
US 322 / Woodland Bigler Highway
Turn left onto US 322 / Woodland Bigler Highway
Navigation decision point
8
104.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
|
US 322 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 Business toward US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 Business: Atherton Street, State...
5
108.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
South Allen Street
Turn right onto South Allen Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.00 one way
$36.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.72 | $39.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
State College, PA
Late night in State College on Tuesday
Local time
5:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
6 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 15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with only 14% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 60.2 miles along the Keystone Shortway. As you progress, the road will likely shift between faster highway sections and more winding, local road segments, requiring your attention. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it's a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged with the changing terrain and road conditions as you make your way across Pennsylvania.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.2 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 72.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 108.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.9 miles (PA 970 / Shawville Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles (US 322 / Woodland Bigler Highway): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Easton, PA to State College, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.
Shawville
72.6 mi in
|
~1h 24m
About the Cities
Starting in Easton, PA
Full guide →Easton is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Bethlehem, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania. In the Lehigh Valley, Easton borders the Delaware River and Phillipsburg, New Jersey to its east and Bethlehem to its southwest. The city lies in the center of the highly populated Northeast megalopolis region of the U.S., 2 miles (3.2 km) west of the Skylands and New Jersey state line, 72 miles (116 km) west of New York City and 77 miles (124 km) north of Philadelphia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 108.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.2 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.9 miles (PA 970 / Shawville Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.3 miles (US 322 / Woodland Bigler Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at State College, PA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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