How far is Akron, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Akron, PA to Altoona, PA is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Akron and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron and Altoona.
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Start on South 9th Street
22 m · 5 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.3 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Rothsville Road
155 m · 21 sec · Rothsville Road
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Continue on Rothsville Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Rothsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Newport Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Newport Road
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Continue on West Newport Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · West Newport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Newport Road
151 m · 14 sec · Newport Road
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Turn left onto East Elizabethtown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Elizabethtown Road
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Turn right onto Lebanon Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Road
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Take the exit left toward PATP
914 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
121.2 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 44 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Akron and Altoona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
121 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Akron and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Akron to Altoona?
The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Akron and 87.6 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.21 one way or $50.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Akron and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Akron and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 118.15 mi (190.14 km).
#1 Akron
Borough in northern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,992 |
| Coordinates | 40.1567600, -76.2021700 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $25.21 | $50.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.38 | $56.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.57 | $61.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.90 | $73.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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