How far is Altoona, PA from Gettysburg, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Gettysburg, PA is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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.
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 02h 43m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Gettysburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Gettysburg.
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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 · 8 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
15.5 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
1079 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on West Loudon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Loudon Street
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Continue on West Queen Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Queen Street
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East
10.1 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Way East
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Continue on Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road
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Continue on Buford Avenue
2641 ft · 2 min · Buford Avenue
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Continue on Chambersburg Street
1503 ft · 58 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Lincoln Square
72 m · 8 sec · Lincoln Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Gettysburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 99 South
Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Gettysburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Gettysburg?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Altoona and 59 miles from Gettysburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Gettysburg.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Gettysburg. Straight-line distance: 77.67 mi (124.99 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gettysburg
Borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.
| Population | 7,708 |
| Coordinates | 39.8309300, -77.2311000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gettysburg (-77.2311, 39.83093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.00 | $34.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.61 | $41.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
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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