How far is Altoona, PA from Canonsburg, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Canonsburg, PA is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Canonsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Canonsburg.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
19.1 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1124 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie
1222 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Jane Street
135 m · 17 sec · Jane Street
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Continue on Mansfield Boulevard
2046 ft · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Noblestown Road
2155 ft · 43 sec · Noblestown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1488 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Canonsburg
1147 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto McClelland Road
946 ft · 21 sec · McClelland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morganza Road
2043 ft · 53 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn left onto Adams Avenue
1299 ft · 26 sec · Adams Avenue
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Continue on East Pike Street
1743 ft · 41 sec · East Pike Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
1447 ft · 42 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pitt Street
32 m · 3 sec · East Pitt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pitt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Canonsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Canonsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Canonsburg?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Altoona and 57.9 miles from Canonsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Canonsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Snyder
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 Snyder.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Canonsburg. Straight-line distance: 95.98 mi (154.46 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canonsburg
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,751 |
| Coordinates | 40.2625700, -80.1872800 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canonsburg (-80.18728, 40.26257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.76 | $37.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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