Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

243.4 miles 391.7 km · straight line
304.2 miles estimated 489.6 km · driving distance
6h 7min estimated drive time
CAD 49 - CAD 61 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
174° S bearing direction

How far is Peterborough, Ontario, Canada from State College?

The distance from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to State College is 243.4 miles (391.7 km) as the crow flies. State College is located S of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 304.2 miles, taking about 6h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Peterborough, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada, while State College is in Pennsylvania, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Peterborough, Ontario, Canada 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 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada to State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 7min CAD 49 - CAD 61 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 20min $24–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 49min $37–$106* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Peterborough, Ontario, Canada & State College

Quick Facts

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
44.30°N, 78.32°W
America/Toronto
188m 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 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 102.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients