How far is Altoona, PA from Greensburg, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Greensburg, PA is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.48 mi
01h 44m
Flight
62.04 mi
99.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.04 mi
Kilometers
99.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.48 mi
Kilometers
118.26 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T09:53
Arrive Greensburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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

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
Vintondale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
36.7 mi
00h 52m
To Greensburg
36.8 mi
00h 52m

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 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.5 mi · 39 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Arch Avenue

    1427 ft · 34 sec · Arch Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Pittsburgh Street

    798 ft · 18 sec · East Pittsburgh Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Urania Avenue

    758 ft · 33 sec · South Urania Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Urania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 42%
William Penn Highway
27.5 mi · 37%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 5%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
8th Street
0.33 mi
Arch Avenue
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

US 22 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

30.2 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vintondale
00h 52m from Altoona
Leave By
3:00 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 Greensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Vintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Altoona and 36.8 miles from Greensburg.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 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 Greensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Vintondale

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

17 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

43 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

44 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

57 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.84 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Greensburg

City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population14,082
Coordinates40.3014600, -79.5389300
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Greensburg (-79.53893, 40.30146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.17
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.58 $21.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.95 $12.83 $25.66
Diesel $5.98 $15.49 $30.98

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 Greensburg. The current time is 09:53:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.