Athens, Ohio to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

246 miles 395.9 km · straight line
307.5 miles estimated 494.9 km · driving distance
6h 11min estimated drive time
$30 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Athens, Ohio from State College?

The distance from Athens, Ohio to State College is 246 miles (395.9 km) as the crow flies. State College is located ENE of Athens, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 307.5 miles, taking about 6h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Ohio in Ohio and State College in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Athens, Ohio 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 Athens, Ohio to State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 11min $30 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 25min $25–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 52min $37–$108* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Ohio & State College

Quick Facts

Athens, Ohio
39.33°N, 82.10°W
America/New_York
219m 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 82 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 101.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients