Ann Arbor to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

320.9 miles 516.4 km · straight line
385.1 miles estimated 619.7 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from State College?

The distance from Ann Arbor to State College is 320.9 miles (516.4 km) as the crow flies. State College is located ESE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.1 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and State College in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor and State College. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & State College

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
State College
40.79°N, 77.86°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 107 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients