How far is Philadelphia, PA from State College, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Philadelphia and State College is 153.35 miles (246.8 km).
Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to State College, PA is 153.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Philadelphia to State College with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to State College, Pennsylvania is: 193.49 miles (311.4 km) by car.
Driving from Philadelphia to State College will take approximately 03 hours 12 minutes.
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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 Philadelphia and State College
The distance between Philadelphia and State College is 311 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 27 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 Philadelphia and State College. The current time is 05:26:17.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.85 liters (6.83 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Philadelphia and State College.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Philadelphia to State College is $25.38 (diesel $32.55).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $25.38 | $28.15 | $30.33 | $32.55 |
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The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Philadelphia 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.
