How far is Lancaster, PA from State College, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lancaster and State College is 97.01 miles (156.13 km).
Flight distance from Lancaster, PA to State College, PA is 97.01 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Lancaster to State College with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to State College, Pennsylvania is: 124.94 miles (201.08 km) by car.
Driving from Lancaster to State College will take approximately 02 hours 14 minutes.
#1 Lancaster
City in central Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 17106 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°2'16"N 76°18'20"W |
| Latitude | 40.0378800 |
| Longitude | -76.3055100 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 State College
The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the central part of the state, known for being the home of Penn State University. State College is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nittany Lion Shrine and the Palmer Museum of Art.
| Population | 41366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°47'36"N 77°51'36"W |
| Latitude | 40.7933900 |
| Longitude | -77.8600000 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in State College: South Allen Street (-77.860134,40.793288)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lancaster and State College
The distance between Lancaster and State College is 201 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Lancaster and State College. The current time is 12:21:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.69 liters (4.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and State College.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to State College is $16.39 (diesel $21.02).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $16.39 | $18.18 | $19.58 | $21.02 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lancaster and State College (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
