How far is Altoona, PA from Grantley, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Grantley, PA is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.76 mi
03h 03m
Flight
96.52 mi
155.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.52 mi
Kilometers
155.33 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.76 mi
Kilometers
250.67 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grantley
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-23T07:08
Arrive Grantley
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
77.8 mi
01h 31m
To Grantley
77.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Grantley.

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg

    1403 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    1922 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 Business, PA 181

    953 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 Business, PA 181

    53 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North George Street

    3.2 mi · 9 min · North George Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    3214 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Virginia Avenue

    2406 ft · 2 min · Virginia Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bee Tree Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
96.8 mi · 62%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 21%
I 83 South
17.4 mi · 11%
North George Street
3.2 mi · 2%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

96.8 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
96.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 31m from Altoona
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Partly Cloudy near Grantley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Grantley?

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Altoona and 77.9 miles from Grantley.

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

The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.47 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Partly Cloudy near Grantley.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Grantley. Straight-line distance: 96.52 mi (155.33 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Grantley

#2 Grantley

Census designated place

Population3,628
Coordinates39.9403800, -76.7291300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Grantley (-76.72913, 39.94038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.81 L · about $22.47
Round trip
$44.95
11 gal · 41.62 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.47 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.29 $50.59
Premium $4.95 $27.25 $54.49
Diesel $5.98 $32.89 $65.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Grantley. The current time is 07:08:17.

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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.