How far is Altoona, PA from Chartiers, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Chartiers, PA is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
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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 49m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Chartiers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Chartiers.
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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
34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
932 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
127 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
1360 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton
3032 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Toll PA 43: California, Pittsburgh
2143 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown
2436 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Center Street
1538 ft · 42 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Castile Run Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Castile Run Road
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Continue on Seven Creeks Road
110 m · 10 sec · Seven Creeks Road
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Continue on Chartiers Road
1948 ft · 53 sec · Chartiers Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chartiers Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Chartiers.
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
34.2 mi · 00h 47m
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 near Chartiers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Chartiers?
The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Altoona and 61.5 miles from Chartiers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.73 one way or $35.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 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 near Chartiers.
Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria
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 New Alexandria.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Chartiers. Straight-line distance: 95.55 mi (153.77 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chartiers
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 8,299 |
| Coordinates | 39.9581300, -80.0508900 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chartiers (-80.05089, 39.95813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $17.73 | $35.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.96 | $39.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
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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