How far is Altoona, PA from Collier, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Collier, PA is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.39 mi
02h 37m
Flight
86.42 mi
139.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.42 mi
Kilometers
139.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.39 mi
Kilometers
190.53 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collier
Mon, Apr 13, 7:58 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Mon, Apr 13, 10:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-13T17:21
Arrive Collier
Mon, Apr 13, 7:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
New Alexandria
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
59.2 mi
01h 18m
To Collier
59.3 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg

    127 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto State Route 66

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66

  13. 13

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.5 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    13 mi · 15 min · University Drive

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    1740 ft · 27 sec · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South

    1486 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Collier Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Collier Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1170 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 29%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 26%
University Drive
13 mi · 11%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.5 mi · 11%
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
8.46 mi · 7%
Memorial Boulevard
7.94 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Alexandria
01h 18m from Altoona
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near Collier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 59.2 miles from Altoona and 59.3 miles from Collier.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near Collier.

Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

9 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

15 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Collier. Straight-line distance: 86.42 mi (139.08 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
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#2 Collier

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,247
Coordinates39.8503500, -79.7786600
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Collier (-79.77866, 39.85035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.81 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.36 gal · 31.62 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.95 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.98 $25.00 $49.99

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Collier. The current time is 17:21:25.

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.