How far is Altoona, PA from Fairview, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Fairview, PA is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Fairview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Fairview.
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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
1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 17th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
166.7 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
2289 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square
547 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn right onto South Chester Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road
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Continue on Middletown Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road
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Continue on Edgmont Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue
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Turn left onto East 22nd Street
3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street
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Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard
1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard
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Continue on Macdade Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Macdade Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
1907 ft · 51 sec · Fairview Road
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Turn right onto Essex Avenue
665 ft · 23 sec · Essex Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Essex Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Fairview.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
167 mi · 03h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Fairview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Fairview?
The road trip is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.2 miles from Altoona and 115.5 miles from Fairview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 7:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.26 one way or $66.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Fairview.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 167.06 mi (268.85 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairview
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 186 |
| Coordinates | 39.8717800, -75.3446300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairview (-75.34463, 39.87178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $33.26 | $66.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.44 | $74.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.33 | $80.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $48.68 | $97.35 |
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 11, 2026
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