Harrisonburg to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

170.6 miles 274.6 km · straight line
213.3 miles estimated 343.3 km · driving distance
4h 17min estimated drive time
$21 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~51min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Harrisonburg from State College?

The distance from Harrisonburg to State College is 170.6 miles (274.6 km) as the crow flies. State College is located NNE of Harrisonburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 213.3 miles, taking about 4h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 51min. Both are located in United States — Harrisonburg in Virginia 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg to State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 17min $21 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 8min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 4min $26–$75* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Harrisonburg & State College

Quick Facts

Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m 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 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 145.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients