How far is Altoona, PA from Boyertown, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Boyertown, PA is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.92 mi
04h 08m
Flight
145.58 mi
234.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.58 mi
Kilometers
234.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.92 mi
Kilometers
336.22 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boyertown
Sat, Apr 11, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 11, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-11T05:10
Arrive Boyertown
Sat, Apr 11, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:42 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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Altoona
104.3 mi
02h 04m
To Boyertown
104.6 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    141.3 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 West, US 422 Business: Lebanon, Pennsylvania Avenue

    1414 ft · 48 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Penn Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2240 ft · 48 sec · Penn Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Penn Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Penn Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Perkiomen Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road

    1789 ft · 44 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Oley Turnpike Road

    1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Saint Lawrence Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Boyertown Pike

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Reading Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Reading Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Reading Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 68%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 16%
US 222 North
10.2 mi · 5%
Boyertown Pike
8.91 mi · 4%
Reading Avenue
3.24 mi · 2%
Penn Avenue
2.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

141 mi · 02h 34m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.3 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 04m from Altoona
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Boyertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Altoona and 104.6 miles from Boyertown.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Boyertown.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Boyertown. Straight-line distance: 145.58 mi (234.29 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Boyertown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,058
Coordinates40.3337100, -75.6374100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Boyertown (-75.63741, 40.33371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.91 L · about $30.11
Round trip
$60.23
14.74 gal · 55.82 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.11 $60.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.89 $67.79
Premium $4.95 $36.51 $73.02
Diesel $5.98 $44.07 $88.15

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Boyertown. The current time is 05:10:51.

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.