How far is Altoona, PA from Forty Fort, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Forty Fort, PA is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
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.
Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
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 Forty Fort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Forty Fort.
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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
13.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 309 south, PA 309 Business: Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre
3253 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
629 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blackman Street
1 km · 1 min · Blackman Street
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Turn right onto Hazle Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Public Square
944 ft · 30 sec · West Market Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Market Street
913 ft · 24 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on Market Street Bridge
1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street Bridge
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Forty Fort.
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Forty Fort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Forty Fort?
The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Altoona and 87 miles from Forty Fort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.05 one way or $50.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Forty Fort.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Forty Fort. Straight-line distance: 141.53 mi (227.77 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forty Fort
Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.2789700, -75.8782500 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forty Fort (-75.87825, 41.27897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $25.05 | $50.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.19 | $56.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.66 | $73.31 |
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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