Origin
Williamsport, PA
Morning in Williamsport on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamsport, PA to State College, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamsport, PA
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State College, PA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Williamsport to State College is a straightforward 62.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You should budget roughly $10 for fuel to complete the transit. While the route is simple enough to drive in one go without scheduled stops, the proximity of these two hubs offers great flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive is efficient and requires very little logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Thruway | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Susquehanna Beltway | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| Keystone Shortway | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Jacksonville Road | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Nittany Valley Drive | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East College Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 15 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Appalachian Thruway
— 15.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsport, PA and State College, PA.
1
Start on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Market Street
2
Take the ramp
196 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: Lock Haven, Mansfield
3
Continue on US 15
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 15
Toward I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: Lock Haven, Mansfield
4
Merge onto I 180; US 15; US 220
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
Toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 220
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 107
Toward PA 477: Salona
8
Turn right onto PA 477
439 ft
·
10 sec
·
Long Run Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 64
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Nittany Valley Drive
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
11
Merge onto I 80; US 220
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
13
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown
15
Merge onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward PA 26: State College
17
Turn right onto PA 26
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East College Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto South Allen Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Allen Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Allen Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.4 miles from Williamsport, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 47 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: Lock Haven, Mansfield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: L...
7
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
5
30.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward PA 477: Salona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 107
Toward PA 477: Salona
5
30.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
PA 477 / Long Run Road
Turn right onto PA 477 / Long Run Road
Navigation decision point
6
47 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.11
Appalachian Thruway
(15.9 mi)
$1.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in State College on Sunday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
1h 22m 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 as you navigate between these two Pennsylvania cities. You will be utilizing a combination of the Appalachian Thruway, the Susquehanna Beltway, and the Keystone Shortway for the entirety of the trip. Since the highway share is 100%, you can anticipate a consistent road experience throughout the 1 hour and 22 minutes behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 15.9-mile segment along the Appalachian Thruway. Overall, the road demands your attention due to its technical nature, keeping the driving experience engaging from start to finish.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Appalachian Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 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.
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 Williamsport, PA to State College, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Lewistown along the way.
Lewistown
59 mi in
|
~1h 15m
About the Cities
Starting in Williamsport, PA
Full guide →Williamsport is a city in the Pennsylvania Wilds of Pennsylvania.
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 1h 22m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Appalachian Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.11 in tolls one way, starting with Appalachian Thruway. 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 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 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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