Pennsylvania Route 64
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Pennsylvania Route 64 is a 21.3 miles (34.3 km) long north–south state route located in central Pennsylvania
. At its southern terminus in Spring Township
, PA 64 continues north from where Pennsylvania Route 26
turns to join Interstate 99
and U.S. Route 220. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 150
in Mill Hall. During its run, PA 64 carries the names Nittany Valley Drive and Water Street.
in Spring Township
, Centre County
at the point PA 26 turns north onto a freeway. From here, the route heads northeast on two-lane undivided East College Avenue, heading through farmland with a few quarries. The road heads through more open agricultural areas with some housing developments as it crosses into Walker Township
and intersects the northern terminus of PA 550
. At this point, PA 64 becomes Nittany Valley Drive and heads through more farmland and homes. Farther northeast, the route passes through Hublersburg and runs through more rural areas. The road heads through farmland with some woods and homes as it reaches a junction with the northern terminus of PA 445
in the residential community of Nittany.
in Clinton County
and runs through more rural residential areas, crossing Fishing Creek
before passing through Lamar. After this, the road crosses the creek again and heads into agricultural areas before gaining a center left-turn lane as it interchanges with I-80
/US 220 in a commercial area. Following this interchange, the route becomes a two-lane road again and runs through more open farmland with a few homes. PA 64 heads into Lamar Township
and heads north-northeast. The road continues into wooded areas with some development, heading north onto Fernberg Road at Cedar Springs. The route intersects PA 477
and heads through a gap in forested Bald Eagle Mountain
along with Fishing Creek and the US 220 freeway to the east, crossing into Mill Hall. PA 64 turns northwest and becomes South Water Street, passing between homes to the west and the Fishing Creek to the east. The road turns north and passes businesses along North Water Street, crossing a Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad
line. The route passes more residential and commercial establishments before ending at PA 150
.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. At its southern terminus in Spring Township
Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
Spring Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, PA 64 continues north from where Pennsylvania Route 26
Pennsylvania Route 26
Pennsylvania Route 26 is a highway in the south-central area of Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 150 northwest of Howard, Pennsylvania; its southern terminus is at the Maryland state line near Barnes Gap in Union Township...
turns to join Interstate 99
Interstate 99
Interstate 99 is an intrastate Interstate Highway located in central Pennsylvania in the United States. The southern terminus of the route is at exit 146 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike north of Bedford, where the road continues south as U.S. Route 220 . The northern terminus is at...
and U.S. Route 220. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 150
Pennsylvania Route 150
Pennsylvania Route 150 is a 41.10-mile-long highway in Central Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at U.S. Route 220 in Avis, Pennsylvania...
in Mill Hall. During its run, PA 64 carries the names Nittany Valley Drive and Water Street.
Centre County
PA 64 begins at an intersection with PA 26Pennsylvania Route 26
Pennsylvania Route 26 is a highway in the south-central area of Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 150 northwest of Howard, Pennsylvania; its southern terminus is at the Maryland state line near Barnes Gap in Union Township...
in Spring Township
Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
Spring Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, Centre County
Centre County, Pennsylvania
Centre County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 153,990....
at the point PA 26 turns north onto a freeway. From here, the route heads northeast on two-lane undivided East College Avenue, heading through farmland with a few quarries. The road heads through more open agricultural areas with some housing developments as it crosses into Walker Township
Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania
Walker Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,299 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
and intersects the northern terminus of PA 550
Pennsylvania Route 550
Pennsylvania Route 550 is a 36 mile long state highway in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus of the route is at Pennsylvania Route 45 Truck and Pennsylvania Route 453 east of Tyrone...
. At this point, PA 64 becomes Nittany Valley Drive and heads through more farmland and homes. Farther northeast, the route passes through Hublersburg and runs through more rural areas. The road heads through farmland with some woods and homes as it reaches a junction with the northern terminus of PA 445
Pennsylvania Route 445
Pennsylvania Route 445 is an long state highway located in Centre county in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 45 in Millheim. The northern terminus is at PA 64 in Nittany.-Route description:...
in the residential community of Nittany.
Clinton County
PA 64 enters Porter TownshipPorter Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania
Porter Township is a township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,419 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 25.7 square miles , of which, 25.7 square miles of it is land and...
in Clinton County
Clinton County, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 37,914 people, 14,773 households, and 9,927 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 people per square mile . There were 18,166 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
and runs through more rural residential areas, crossing Fishing Creek
Fishing Creek (Bald Eagle Creek)
Fishing Creek is a tributary of Bald Eagle Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, in the United States.Fishing Creek passes through a water gap in Bald Eagle Mountain at Mill Hall, and joins Bald Eagle Creek near the borough of Flemington.-References:...
before passing through Lamar. After this, the road crosses the creek again and heads into agricultural areas before gaining a center left-turn lane as it interchanges with I-80
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania
The transcontinental Interstate 80 is designated across northern Pennsylvania as the Keystone Shortway, officially the Z.H. Confair Memorial Highway. This route was built mainly along a completely new alignment, not paralleling any earlier U.S. Routes, as a shortcut to the tolled Pennsylvania...
/US 220 in a commercial area. Following this interchange, the route becomes a two-lane road again and runs through more open farmland with a few homes. PA 64 heads into Lamar Township
Lamar Township, Pennsylvania
Lamar Township is a township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,450 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,...
and heads north-northeast. The road continues into wooded areas with some development, heading north onto Fernberg Road at Cedar Springs. The route intersects PA 477
Pennsylvania Route 477
Pennsylvania Route 477 is an long state highway located in Centre and Clinton counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 192 in Miles Township...
and heads through a gap in forested Bald Eagle Mountain
Bald Eagle Mountain
Bald Eagle Mountain, once known locally as Muncy Mountain, is a stratigraphic ridge in central Pennsylvania, United States, running east of the Allegheny Front and northwest of Mount Nittany. It lies along the southeast side of Bald Eagle Creek, and south of the West Branch Susquehanna River, and...
along with Fishing Creek and the US 220 freeway to the east, crossing into Mill Hall. PA 64 turns northwest and becomes South Water Street, passing between homes to the west and the Fishing Creek to the east. The road turns north and passes businesses along North Water Street, crossing a Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad
Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad
The Nittany and Bald Eagle Railroad is a short line railroad that operates of track in Blair, Centre, and Clinton counties in Pennsylvania in the United States. It is part of the North Shore Railroad System....
line. The route passes more residential and commercial establishments before ending at PA 150
Pennsylvania Route 150
Pennsylvania Route 150 is a 41.10-mile-long highway in Central Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at U.S. Route 220 in Avis, Pennsylvania...
.