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

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to East Norriton, PA is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
226.35 mi
04h 18m
Flight
163.04 mi
262.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.04 mi
Kilometers
262.39 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.35 mi
Kilometers
364.27 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Norriton
Thu, Jun 11, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Jun 11, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-06-10T23:56
Arrive East Norriton
Thu, Jun 11, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:22 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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Altoona
113 mi
02h 09m
To East Norriton
113.3 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 7 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

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue on East Dekalb Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · East Dekalb Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Markley Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Markley Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Swede Road

    1830 ft · 50 sec · Swede Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Meadowbrook Road

    1840 ft · 1 min · Meadowbrook Road

  21. 21

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

    113 m · 13 sec · Stanbridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Stanbridge Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Stanbridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Germantown Pike

    1994 ft · 53 sec · West Germantown Pike

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Wales Road

    138 m · 21 sec · North Wales Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Barbara Drive

    680 ft · 32 sec · Barbara Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Denise Road

    125 m · 18 sec · Denise Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Denise Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 80%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 14%
US 202 North
2.73 mi · 1%
Markley Street
1.78 mi · 1%
I 76 East
1.56 mi · 1%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
163 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 09m from Altoona
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Norriton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Altoona and 113.3 miles from East Norriton.

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

The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.65 one way or $65.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Norriton.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and East Norriton. Straight-line distance: 163.04 mi (262.39 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 East Norriton

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population13,958
Coordinates40.1517741, -75.3365695
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: East Norriton (-75.33657, 40.151774)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.23 L · about $32.65
Round trip
$65.29
15.98 gal · 60.46 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.65 $65.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.75 $73.49
Premium $4.95 $39.58 $79.16
Diesel $5.98 $47.78 $95.56

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and East Norriton. The current time is 23:56:35.

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.