How far is Altoona, PA from Chesterbrook, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Chesterbrook, PA is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Chesterbrook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Chesterbrook.
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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 · 8 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
174.3 mi · 3 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Morehall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road
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Continue on South Morehall Road
1220 ft · 25 sec · South Morehall Road
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Turn left onto Matthews Road
1128 ft · 35 sec · Matthews Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Chesterbrook Boulevard
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Chesterbrook Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Chesterbrook Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bradford Road
566 ft · 25 sec · Bradford Road
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Turn right onto Paddock Drive
29 m · 9 sec · Paddock Drive
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Continue on Paddock Drive
40 m · 10 sec · Paddock Drive
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Turn left onto Brigade Court
83 m · 12 sec · Brigade Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brigade Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Chesterbrook.
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
174 mi · 03h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chesterbrook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Chesterbrook?
The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Altoona and 109.1 miles from Chesterbrook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.42 one way or $62.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chesterbrook.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Chesterbrook. Straight-line distance: 157.69 mi (253.78 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterbrook
Census designated place
| Population | 4,589 |
| Coordinates | 40.0756600, -75.4590800 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterbrook (-75.45908, 40.07566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.37 | $70.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.10 | $76.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $45.99 | $91.97 |
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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