How far is Altoona, PA from Bradford, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Bradford, PA is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
130.54 mi
02h 54m
Flight
100.14 mi
161.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.14 mi
Kilometers
161.16 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.54 mi
Kilometers
210.08 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-19T01:22
Arrive Bradford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Treasure Lake
PA

Census designated place

From Altoona
65.2 mi
01h 27m
To Bradford
65.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 350: Bald Eagle

    3168 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I-99 Access

    1.3 km · 1 min · I-99 Access

  13. 13

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13 mi · 19 min · Tyrone Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on South Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Centre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Railroad Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Michael Street

    117 m · 9 sec · South Michael Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Michael Street

    551 ft · 14 sec · North Michael Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    29.7 mi · 34 min

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Powers Avenue
37.2 mi · 28%
Tyrone Pike
13 mi · 10%
I 99 North
12.5 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
11.6 mi · 9%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 8%
Million Dollar Highway
8.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Powers Avenue

Keep slight right

29.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Treasure Lake
01h 27m from Altoona
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Treasure Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Altoona and 65.2 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.84 one way or $37.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

69 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

95 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

97 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 100.14 mi (161.16 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bradford

City in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,564
Coordinates41.9559000, -78.6439200
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Bradford (-78.64392, 41.9559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.44 L · about $18.84
Round trip
$37.67
9.22 gal · 34.88 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.84 $37.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.20 $42.40
Premium $4.95 $22.84 $45.68
Diesel $5.98 $27.57 $55.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Bradford. The current time is 01:22:02.

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.