How far is Altoona, PA from Greenville, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Greenville, PA is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72 miles (115.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
91.11 mi
02h 14m
Flight
71.94 mi
115.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.94 mi
Kilometers
115.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.11 mi
Kilometers
146.63 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Chevy Chase Heights
PA

Census designated place within White Township, Pennsylvania, United States

From Altoona
45.5 mi
01h 07m
To Greenville
45.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
37°F
Tonight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto

    137 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive

    3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East High Street

    1 km · 2 min · East High Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    56 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    42.9 mi · 56 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Indiana Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Indiana Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Water Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Water Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kittanning Citizens Bridge

    1076 ft · 18 sec · Kittanning Citizens Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Butler Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Butler Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Butler Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Butler Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Brady Road

    10.4 mi · 18 min · East Brady Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto State Route 4009

    705 ft · 31 sec · State Route 4009

  24. 24

    Continue on Kittanning Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Kittanning Hollow Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Holder Hill Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Holder Hill Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holder Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ben Franklin Highway
44.6 mi · 49%
US 22 West
16.8 mi · 18%
East Brady Road
10.4 mi · 11%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.03 mi · 7%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 4%
Butler Road
1.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ben Franklin Highway

Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

42.9 mi · 00h 56m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
72 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chevy Chase Heights
01h 07m from Altoona
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Rain Showers near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Chevy Chase Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Altoona and 45.6 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 72 miles (115.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Altoona and Rain Showers near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chevy Chase Heights, 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 Chevy Chase Heights.

RAIL

Johnstown

39 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

41 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Altoona Transportation Center

64 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 71.94 mi (115.77 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Greenville

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,177
Coordinates40.9620100, -79.6381000
Altitude386
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Greenville (-79.6381, 40.96201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.17 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.23
6.42 gal · 24.34 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.12 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.76 $29.53
Premium $4.95 $15.90 $31.80
Diesel $5.98 $19.20 $38.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Greenville. The current time is 22:54:34.

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.