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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.45 mi
03h 11m
Flight
91.48 mi
147.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.48 mi
Kilometers
147.22 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.45 mi
Kilometers
216.38 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 1:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T19:25
Arrive Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 10:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
McConnellsburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
67.2 mi
01h 35m
To Blooming Grove
67.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

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.

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

    1079 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West

  18. 18

    Continue on West Loudon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Queen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Queen Street

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East

    10.1 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Way East

  21. 21

    Continue on Chambersburg Road

    13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Buford Avenue

    2641 ft · 2 min · Buford Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Chambersburg Street

    1503 ft · 58 sec · Chambersburg Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square

    57 m · 8 sec · York Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto York Street

    1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Hanover Street

    2446 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hanover Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road

  28. 28

    Continue on West Hanover Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Hanover Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Hanover Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Hanover Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on West Elm Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Carlisle Street

    1592 ft · 45 sec · Carlisle Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Stock Street

    133 m · 14 sec · Stock Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Eichelberger Street

    707 ft · 19 sec · Eichelberger Street

  35. 35

    Continue on North Railroad Street

    1759 ft · 53 sec · North Railroad Street

  36. 36

    Continue on York Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Blooming Grove Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Blooming Grove Road

  38. 38

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 24%
Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 15%
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 13%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15.5 mi · 12%
Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 10%
Lincoln Way East
10.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McConnellsburg
01h 35m from Altoona
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McConnellsburg, 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 McConnellsburg.

BUS

Hancock, MD

29 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

40 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

53 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Blooming Grove. Straight-line distance: 91.48 mi (147.22 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Blooming Grove

#2 Blooming Grove

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population4,687
Coordinates39.7948200, -76.9441500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Blooming Grove (-76.94415, 39.79482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.96 L · about $19.37
Round trip
$38.74
9.48 gal · 35.92 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Blooming Grove. The current time is 19:25:17.

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.