How far is Altoona, PA from Blooming Grove, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Blooming Grove, PA is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Blooming Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Blooming Grove.
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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
1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 17th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
15.5 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
1079 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on West Loudon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Loudon Street
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Continue on West Queen Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Queen Street
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East
10.1 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Way East
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Continue on Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road
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Continue on Buford Avenue
2641 ft · 2 min · Buford Avenue
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Continue on Chambersburg Street
1503 ft · 58 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
57 m · 8 sec · York Street
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Exit the rotary onto York Street
1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street
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Turn straight onto Hanover Street
2446 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on West Hanover Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Elm Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto Carlisle Street
1592 ft · 45 sec · Carlisle Street
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Turn left onto Stock Street
133 m · 14 sec · Stock Street
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Turn right onto Eichelberger Street
707 ft · 19 sec · Eichelberger Street
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Continue on North Railroad Street
1759 ft · 53 sec · North Railroad Street
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Continue on York Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street
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Turn right onto Blooming Grove Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Blooming Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blooming Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Blooming Grove.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 99 South
Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blooming Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Blooming Grove?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Altoona and 67.3 miles from Blooming Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Blooming Grove.
Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg
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 McConnellsburg.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Blooming Grove. Straight-line distance: 91.48 mi (147.22 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blooming Grove
Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,687 |
| Coordinates | 39.7948200, -76.9441500 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blooming Grove (-76.94415, 39.79482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.37 | $38.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.35 | $56.69 |
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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