How far is Altoona, PA from Forward, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Forward, PA is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Forward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Forward.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
10 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage
2139 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on Main Street
155 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
602 ft · 15 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Portage Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Turn left
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
14.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1607 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
1620 ft · 32 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Whistler Street
105 m · 12 sec · Whistler Street
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Turn left onto Border Street
1 km · 1 min · Border Street
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
4.6 mi · 12 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
2.6 mi · 8 min · Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
6 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 Forward.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Railroad Street
Merge slight right
14.1 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Forward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Forward?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Altoona and 26.7 miles from Forward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Forward.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmore
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 Wilmore.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Forward. Straight-line distance: 36.45 mi (58.66 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forward
Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,018 |
| Coordinates | 40.1314700, -78.8647500 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forward (-78.86475, 40.13147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
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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