Atlanta to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

604.3 miles 972.6 km · straight line
765.3 miles actual route 1231.7 km · driving distance
14h 41min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from State College?

The distance from Atlanta to State College is 604.3 miles (972.6 km) as the crow flies. State College is located NE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 765.3 miles, taking about 14h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and State College in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Atlanta and State College. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 41min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 37min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~19h 5min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & State College

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM