How far is Altoona, PA from Aliquippa, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Aliquippa, PA is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.16 mi
02h 55m
Flight
97.18 mi
156.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.18 mi
Kilometers
156.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.16 mi
Kilometers
190.16 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aliquippa
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Wed, May 13, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-05-12T21:13
Arrive Aliquippa
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Alexandria
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
59 mi
01h 27m
To Aliquippa
59.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph W
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Aliquippa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Aliquippa.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore

    1703 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1301 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    105 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, PA 65 North

    1531 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Ohio River Boulevard

    11.5 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    585 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sewickley Bridge

    1943 ft · 37 sec · Sewickley Bridge

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    148 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Stoops Ferry Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Stoops Ferry Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McGovern Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · McGovern Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Jordan Street

    2939 ft · 50 sec · Jordan Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Jordan Road

    1845 ft · 28 sec · North Jordan Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Constitution Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Constitution Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    1711 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1004 ft · 45 sec · Bridge Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto River Avenue

    1262 ft · 60 sec · River Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    13 m · 7 sec · 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Aliquippa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 38%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 26%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 12%
Ohio River Boulevard
11.5 mi · 10%
Constitution Boulevard
3.69 mi · 3%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Alexandria
01h 27m from Altoona
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Altoona and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Aliquippa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Aliquippa?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Altoona and 59.2 miles from Aliquippa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Altoona and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Aliquippa.

Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Alexandria, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Alexandria.

RAIL

Latrobe station

9 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

15 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Aliquippa. Straight-line distance: 97.18 mi (156.4 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Aliquippa

#2 Aliquippa

City of Pennsylvania

Population8,743
Coordinates40.6367300, -80.2400600
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Aliquippa (-80.24006, 40.63673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $17.04
Round trip
$34.08
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.04 $34.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.95 $20.66 $41.32
Diesel $5.98 $24.94 $49.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Aliquippa. The current time is 21:13:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.