Traveling from Hopewell to State College covers 153.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. This trip is easily manageable as a single-day journey, making an overnight stay unnecessary unless you prefer a more leisurely pace. You will primarily navigate via US 322, PA 283, and US 22, which keep the travel time efficient. Budgeting approximately $25 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Since both locations are situated within Pennsylvania, you will remain in the Northeast region throughout the duration of your trip. It is a straightforward route that balances highway connectivity with regional accessibility.
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
76.7 miles from Hopewell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 322
54.4 mi
1h 7m
PA 283
28.6 mi
33m
US 22
24.5 mi
32m
Kirkwood Pike
8.9 mi
12m
Beaver Valley Pike
6.9 mi
9m
Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
8m
Boal Avenue
4.2 mi
7m
I 83
3.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 322
— 54.4 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, PA and State College, PA.
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Start on this road
105 ft·12 sec·this road
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Turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi·38 sec·Hopewell Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road
1.2 mi·4 min·Roneys Corner Road
4
Turn left onto PA 472
1.5 mi·2 min·West Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on PA 472
8.9 mi·12 min·Kirkwood Pike
6
Continue on PA 472
0.7 mi·1 min·South Lime Street
7
Turn left onto PA 372
0.7 mi·1 min·East State Street
8
Turn right onto US 222
0.6 mi·49 sec·West 4th Street
9
Continue on US 222
6.9 mi·9 min·Beaver Valley Pike
10
Turn right onto Penn Grant Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Penn Grant Road
11
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi·8 min·Lampeter Road
12
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Pitney Road
13
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi·52 sec·Hempstead Road
14
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft·7 sec·Greenfield Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 30 West
16
Merge onto US 30
3.4 mi·4 min·US 30
17
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi·33 min·PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: HarrisburgUse the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi·47 sec
Toward I 283 North: Harrisburg
19
Merge onto I 283
1.9 mi·2 min·I 283
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283
0.2 mi·30 sec·I 283
Exit 3B-CToward I 83 North, US 322
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 3BToward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
22
Continue on I 83
3.7 mi·5 min·I 83
23
Continue on US 322
2.4 mi·3 min·US 322
Exit 51AToward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
24
Take the exit onto US 322
0.3 mi·27 sec·US 322
Exit 67A; 67BToward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
52 mi·1 hr 3 min·US 322
Exit 67BToward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State CollegeUse the slight right lane.
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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
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Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.5 mi·4 min·Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 322 Business
1.7 mi·3 min·Boal Avenue
Toward US 322 Business: Boalsburg
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Continue on US 322 Business
2.5 mi·5 min·South Atherton Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto South Allen Street
0.9 mi·2 min·South Allen Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
South Allen Street
Trip Plan
Planning for this 3.5-hour drive is straightforward, especially since you only need to account for a single stop along the way. Because the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though checking traffic patterns on your primary roads before leaving is always a smart move. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stop to ensure you have enough to complete the 153.4-mile trip comfortably. Since US 322 features your longest stretch of 54.4 miles, try to time your break either before or after this segment to keep your drive feeling fresh. Having this flexibility is a major advantage for a trip of this length.
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 76.7 miles from Hopewell, PA, or about 1h 48m 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 34 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 48m 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 48m
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 Hopewell, 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 Hopewell, PA
This is one driving day of about 153.4 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Hopewell, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 31.6 and 69.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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31.6 mi into trip|~52m in|PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
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62.6 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|I 283
Keep slight right at fork onto I 283 toward I 83 North, US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B-C
Toward I 83 North, US 322
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62.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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...
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69.2 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 322
Take the exit onto US 322 toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 67A; 67B
Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US...
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69.5 mi into trip|~1h 39m 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
$25.43 one way
$50.86 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$27.85
$55.71
premium
$4.93
$29.75
$59.50
diesel
$5.61
$33.87
$67.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46
0
$16.11
$7.36
Efficient EV
38.4
0
$13.42
$6.14
EV Truck/SUV
61.4
0
$21.48
$9.82
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Hopewell, PA
Morning
in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
State College, PA
Morning
in State College on Sunday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
4 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 30m 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.
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
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 79.3
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 47.6
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 76% of this 153.4-mile journey consists of major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of fast-paced road types, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 54.4 miles on US 322. The road personality shifts as you transition between the highway segments and local connectors, requiring you to stay alert during the switch from high-speed driving to more varied road conditions. While it is not a monotonous interstate grind, the heavy reliance on US 322 means you should be prepared for steady, consistent driving. Navigating these three distinct routes offers a practical, no-nonsense path between your origin and destination.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 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 PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.6 miles in near PA 283.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 153.4 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 31.6 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Hopewell, PA to State College, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lewistown along the way.
Lewistown
69.2 mi in|~1h 38m|via US 322
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 153.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). 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.
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 31.6 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.6 miles (I 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and First State National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at State College, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
