How far is Altoona, PA from Coolbaugh, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Coolbaugh, PA is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 08m.
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.
Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Coolbaugh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Coolbaugh.
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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
30.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
148.6 mi · 2 hr 49 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass
30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Continue on Milford Road
3 mi · 6 min · Milford Road
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Turn right onto Keystone Road
81 m · 6 sec · Keystone Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Keystone Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Coolbaugh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
149 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Coolbaugh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Coolbaugh?
The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Altoona and 105.1 miles from Coolbaugh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178 miles (286.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Coolbaugh.
Stop Ideas Near McEwensville
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 McEwensville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Coolbaugh. Straight-line distance: 177.99 mi (286.44 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coolbaugh
Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 20,618 |
| Coordinates | 41.0626000, -75.0687900 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coolbaugh (-75.06879, 41.0626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $30.24 | $60.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.03 | $68.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.66 | $73.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $44.25 | $88.50 |
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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