How far is State College, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between State College and Philadelphia is 153.35 miles (246.8 km).
Flight distance from State College, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 153.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from State College to Philadelphia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from State College, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 193.31 miles (311.11 km) by car.
Driving from State College to Philadelphia will take approximately 03 hours 19 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between State College and Philadelphia
The distance between State College and Philadelphia 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 State College and Philadelphia. The current time is 02:56:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 49 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 51 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 25.82 liters (6.82 gallon) of gas to cover the route between State College and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from State College to Philadelphia is $25.36 (diesel $32.52).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $25.36 | $28.12 | $30.3 | $32.52 |
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 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between State College and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
