How far is Altoona, PA from East Earl, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to East Earl, PA is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.4 mi
03h 36m
Flight
127.6 mi
205.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.6 mi
Kilometers
205.35 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.4 mi
Kilometers
304.81 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-19T01:59
Arrive East Earl
Sun, Apr 19, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Altoona
94.6 mi
01h 48m
To East Earl
94.8 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and East Earl.

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    144.7 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    138 m · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    33 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right

    608 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Reading Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Reading Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1716 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Springville Road

    3190 ft · 1 min · Springville Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Division Highway

    119 m · 14 sec · Division Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Earl Road

    1410 ft · 27 sec · East Earl Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Earl Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
145 mi · 76%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 17%
Reading Road
6.41 mi · 3%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
7th Avenue
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

145 mi · 02h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
01h 48m from Altoona
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near East Earl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to East Earl?

The road trip is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Altoona and 94.8 miles from East Earl.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.29 one way or $54.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near East Earl.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and East Earl. Straight-line distance: 127.6 mi (205.35 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
East Earl

#2 East Earl

Township in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population6,899
Coordinates40.1101000, -76.0327200
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: East Earl (-76.03272, 40.1101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
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.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.3 L · about $27.29
Round trip
$54.59
13.36 gal · 50.6 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.29 $54.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.72 $61.44
Premium $4.95 $33.09 $66.19
Diesel $5.98 $39.95 $79.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and East Earl. The current time is 01:59:28.

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.