How far is Altoona, PA from Bridgeville, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Bridgeville, PA is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
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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 Bridgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Bridgeville.
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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 · 7 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
96.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
1403 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore
1922 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 124 East
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Mount Rose Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Continue on East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 43 sec · East Prospect Road
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Turn right onto Cape Horn Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Windsor Road
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Continue on North Penn Street
2246 ft · 53 sec · North Penn Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2418 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Craley Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Craley Road
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Turn right onto New Bridgeville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Bridgeville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Chapel Church Road
122 m · 17 sec · Chapel Church Road
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Continue on Chapel Church Road
2992 ft · 2 min · Chapel Church Road
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Turn left onto Green Branch Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Green Branch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Branch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Bridgeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
96.8 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Bridgeville?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Altoona and 85.7 miles from Bridgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Bridgeville. Straight-line distance: 109.97 mi (176.98 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeville
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,870 |
| Coordinates | 39.9376000, -76.4538500 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeville (-76.45385, 39.9376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
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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