State College, PA to Easton, PA is 108.8 miles and takes about 2h 15m via Keystone Shortway and PA 68, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and mostly surface road profile, it’s a manageable drive for a single day. You'll find it’s a practical option for a quick hop between these two points, with a straightforward path that requires minimal planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.4 miles from State College, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
60.1 mi
1h 4m
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi
14m
PA 68
8.9 mi
13m
I 99
7.1 mi
7m
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
8m
North Atherton Street
3.9 mi
9m
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
3m
Madison Street
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College, PA and Easton, PA.
1
Start on South Allen Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·South Allen Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto PA 26
0.2 mi·46 sec·West College Avenue
3
Turn straight
221 ft·7 sec
4
Turn slight right onto US 322 Business
3.9 mi·9 min·North Atherton Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 322 Business
0.4 mi·35 sec·US 322 Business
Toward I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South
6
Merge onto I 99; US 220; US 322
7.1 mi·7 min·I 99; US 220; US 322
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
1.0 mi·1 min·28th Division Highway
Exit 62Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
8
Continue on US 322
10 mi·14 min·Port Matilda Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi·2 min·Railroad Street
10
Turn right onto US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Centre Street
11
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi·25 sec·North Front Street
12
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi·8 min·Philipsburg Bigler Highway
13
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi·3 min·Woodland Bigler Highway
14
Turn right onto PA 970
1.6 mi·2 min·Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
16
Merge onto I 80
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·Keystone Shortway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward PA 68: Sligo, Clarion
18
Keep slight left at fork
277 ft·13 sec
19
Turn left onto PA 68
8.9 mi·13 min·PA 68
20
Turn right onto PA 58
449 ft·8 sec·Madison Street
21
Continue on PA 58
0.5 mi·51 sec·Main Street
22
Continue on PA 58
2.4 mi·4 min·Madison Street
23
Continue on Whitmer Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Whitmer Road
24
Turn right onto Canoe Ripple Road
46 ft·1 sec·Canoe Ripple Road
25
Arrive at destination
Canoe Ripple Road
Trip Plan
For this 2h 15m drive, departing in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility with timing, but starting early allows for a relaxed pace. There are no specific stops recommended in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $18, but it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially before transitioning from the Keystone Shortway to surface roads.
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 54.4 miles from State College, PA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.4 miles or 1h 10m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Easton, 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.
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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 State College, PA
This is one driving day of about 108.8 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from State College, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 60.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 96.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 26 / West College Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 26 / West College Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
11.7 mi into trip|~18m in|US 322 / 28th Division Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / 28th Division Highway toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 62
Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
5
35.8 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
96.2 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward PA 68: Sligo, Clarion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 68: Sligo, Clarion
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96.4 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.04 one way
$36.08 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.76
$39.51
premium
$4.93
$21.10
$42.20
diesel
$5.61
$24.02
$48.04
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: 38.1 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
$11.42
$5.22
Efficient EV
27.2
0
$9.52
$4.35
EV Truck/SUV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
State College, PA
Late night
in State College on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Easton, PA
Late night
in Easton on Tuesday
Local time
5:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 15% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on the Keystone Shortway covering 60.1 miles. After that, you’ll transition to surface roads, including the Port Matilda Highway and PA 68. Expect a mix of cruising and navigating through more local traffic as you leave the highway system. The change from higher-speed travel to surface roads means you'll notice more intersections and variable speed limits.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 26 / West College Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 108.8 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 0.1 miles (PA 26 / West College Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.7 miles (US 322 / 28th Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 State College, PA to Easton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Clarion along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 108.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Easton, 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. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 26 / West College Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.7 miles (US 322 / 28th Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Easton, PA before heading back.
