How far is Altoona, PA from Athens, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Athens, PA is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Athens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Athens.
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Start on 7th Street
1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
2074 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1182 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Thwy
1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Susquehanna Beltway
25 mi · 30 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 north: Halls, Pennsdale
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Lycoming Mall Drive
5 mi · 6 min · Lycoming Mall Drive
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Turn left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Athens.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
64.1 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Athens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Athens?
The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Bastress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Altoona and 91.9 miles from Athens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.48 one way or $52.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Athens.
Stop Ideas Near Bastress
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 Bastress.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Athens. Straight-line distance: 139.24 mi (224.08 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Athens
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,180 |
| Coordinates | 41.9573000, -76.5180000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Athens (-76.518, 41.9573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $26.48 | $52.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.80 | $59.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.75 | $77.50 |
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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