Penn State: fly or drive?
Should you fly or drive to visit Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania? The nearest airport is UNV (University Park, 10 min from campus). Here's how to decide based on where you're coming from.
Fri, Sep 11 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults
2 nights
2 adults
The short answer
It depends. Drive if you're under 4 hours away; fly if over 7. Between 4 and 7 hours, drive for two colleges (the car's flexibility wins) and fly for one (the time savings wins).
Nearest airport
Airport
UNV
University Park
Drive to campus
10 min
without traffic
Backup airport
MDT
Harrisburg
Fly-in program
No
standard visit
Drive times from major metros
| From | Distance | Drive time | Recommend |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 239 mi | 4 h 52 m | Either |
| Chicago, IL | 604 mi | 12 h 19 m | Either |
| Atlanta, GA | 713 mi | 14 h 33 m | Fly |
| Dallas, TX | 1394 mi | 28 h 27 m | Fly |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2647 mi | 54 h 02 m | Fly |
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