How far is Altoona, PA from Edinboro, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Edinboro, PA is about 201.3 miles (324 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.29 mi
03h 51m
Flight
130.1 mi
209.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.1 mi
Kilometers
209.37 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.29 mi
Kilometers
323.95 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edinboro
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T19:25
Arrive Edinboro
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 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
Henderson
PA

Township in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
100.5 mi
01h 55m
To Edinboro
100.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 350: Bald Eagle

    3168 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I-99 Access

    1.3 km · 1 min · I-99 Access

  13. 13

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13 mi · 19 min · Tyrone Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on South Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Centre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    51 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Route 6N

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 6N

  26. 26

    Continue on West Plum Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Plum Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Erie Street

    636 ft · 26 sec · Erie Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Waterford Street

    38 m · 3 sec · Waterford Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waterford Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 51%
I 79 North
49 mi · 24%
Tyrone Pike
13 mi · 6%
I 99 North
12.5 mi · 6%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 4%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.2 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
01h 55m from Altoona
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edinboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.3 miles (324 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Altoona and 100.7 miles from Edinboro.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.2 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.01 one way or $58.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edinboro.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

96 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

99 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Edinboro. Straight-line distance: 130.1 mi (209.37 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Edinboro

#2 Edinboro

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,405
Coordinates41.8742200, -80.1317200
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Edinboro (-80.13172, 41.87422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.89 L · about $29.01
Round trip
$58.02
14.2 gal · 53.78 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.01 $58.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.65 $65.31
Premium $4.95 $35.17 $70.35
Diesel $5.98 $42.46 $84.92

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Edinboro. The current time is 19:25:05.

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.