How far is Altoona, PA from Dunmore, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Dunmore, PA is about 189 miles (304.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Dunmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Dunmore.
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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
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1935 ft · 52 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Crown Avenue
1207 ft · 26 sec · Crown Avenue
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
122 m · 13 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn left onto Wheeler Avenue
3164 ft · 1 min · Wheeler Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherry Street
113 m · 6 sec · Cherry Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Short Street
77 m · 4 sec · Short Street
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Continue on South Blakely Street
1680 ft · 30 sec · South Blakely Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Blakely Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Dunmore.
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
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near Dunmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Dunmore?
The road trip is about 189 miles (304.2 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Altoona and 94.6 miles from Dunmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near Dunmore.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden
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 Spring Garden.
Lewistown
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White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Dunmore. Straight-line distance: 156.98 mi (252.63 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dunmore
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.4198000, -75.6324100 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dunmore (-75.63241, 41.4198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $27.25 | $54.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.68 | $61.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.89 | $79.77 |
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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