How far is Altoona, PA from Colerain, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Colerain, PA is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Colerain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Colerain.
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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
2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 453: Tyrone
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East 10th Street
136 m · 17 sec · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto Birmingham Pike
5.8 mi · 9 min · Birmingham Pike
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Turn left onto Shovel Works Road
1692 ft · 1 min · Shovel Works Road
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Turn right onto Union Furnace Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Furnace Road
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Turn straight onto Spruce Creek Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Spruce Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Colerain.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 99 North
Merge slight left
8.61 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Colerain?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tyrone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Altoona and 12.7 miles from Colerain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.68 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colerain.
Stop Ideas Near Tyrone
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 Tyrone.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Colerain. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.5 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colerain
Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,935 |
| Coordinates | 40.6261800, -78.1147300 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colerain (-78.11473, 40.62618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.68 | $7.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
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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