Boston, Massachusetts to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.7 miles 591.7 km · straight line
439.3 miles actual route 707 km · driving distance
8h 43min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
255° WSW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from State College?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to State College is 367.7 miles (591.7 km) as the crow flies. State College is located WSW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 439.3 miles, taking about 8h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 43min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 28min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 17min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & State College

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM