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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 350: Bald Eagle
3168 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto I-99 Access
1.3 km · 1 min · I-99 Access
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Continue on Tyrone Pike
13 mi · 19 min · Tyrone Pike
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Continue on South Centre Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Centre Street
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Turn right onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Take the exit left
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
11.6 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
2880 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto State Park Road
7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road
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Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway
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Continue on Million Dollar Highway
1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway
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Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on South Saint Marys Street
747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
45 m · 3 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto South Michael Street
117 m · 9 sec · South Michael Street
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Continue on North Michael Street
551 ft · 14 sec · North Michael Street
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Turn left onto Maurus Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street
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Continue on Johnsonburg Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
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Continue on Powers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue
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Keep slight right
45 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right
29.7 mi · 34 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Bradford.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Treasure Lake.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 100.14 mi (161.16 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradford
City in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,564 |
| Coordinates | 41.9559000, -78.6439200 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-78.64392, 41.9559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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