How far is Altoona, PA from Carroll, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Carroll, PA is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.72 mi
01h 41m
Flight
72 mi
115.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72 mi
Kilometers
115.88 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.72 mi
Kilometers
139.56 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carroll
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Tue, May 12, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-05-12T19:56
Arrive Carroll
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Altoona
43.3 mi
00h 50m
To Carroll
43.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    31.4 mi · 34 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 880: Jersey Shore

    2217 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto East Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Valley Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 54%
Keystone Shortway
31.4 mi · 36%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3%
6th Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
East Valley Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Greenwood Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

31.4 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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
00h 50m from Altoona
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Altoona and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Carroll.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Altoona and 43.4 miles from Carroll.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Altoona and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Carroll.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Carroll. Straight-line distance: 72 mi (115.88 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Carroll

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population6,549
Coordinates41.0486800, -77.2096900
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Carroll (-77.20969, 41.04868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$25.01
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.50 $25.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.95 $15.16 $30.32
Diesel $5.98 $18.30 $36.60

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Carroll. The current time is 19:56:02.

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.