How far is Altoona, PA from Fox Chapel, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Fox Chapel, PA is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.59 mi
02h 21m
Flight
78 mi
125.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78 mi
Kilometers
125.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.59 mi
Kilometers
155.44 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox Chapel
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Fox Chapel
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Black Lick
PA

Census designated place

From Altoona
48.2 mi
01h 10m
To Fox Chapel
48.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Fox Chapel.

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    43 mi · 1 hr 3 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northern Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mosside Boulevard

    531 ft · 10 sec · Mosside Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Daugherty Drive

    56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    885 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Ohio

    1588 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh

    2697 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Freeport Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Freeport Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Powers Run Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Powers Run Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Field Club Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Field Club Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Field Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
43 mi · 44%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 32%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.77 mi · 9%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 4%
Freeport Road
2.89 mi · 3%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

43 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Lick
01h 10m from Altoona
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fox Chapel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Fox Chapel?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Black Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Altoona and 48.3 miles from Fox Chapel.

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

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fox Chapel.

Stop Ideas Near Black Lick

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

24 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

27 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Fox Chapel. Straight-line distance: 78 mi (125.53 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Fox Chapel

#2 Fox Chapel

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,056
Coordinates40.5134000, -79.8797700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Fox Chapel (-79.87977, 40.5134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.87
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.93 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.68 $31.37
Premium $4.95 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.98 $20.39 $40.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Fox Chapel. The current time is 00:20:33.

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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.