How far is Altoona, PA from Grove City, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Grove City, PA is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Grove City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Grove City.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive
3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Continue on East High Street
1 km · 2 min · East High Street
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Take the exit straight
56 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway
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Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
42.8 mi · 56 min · Ben Franklin Highway
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Take the exit slight right
23.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8 North: Harrisville
1076 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · William Flinn Highway
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Turn left onto Centreville Pike
4 mi · 5 min · Centreville Pike
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Continue on South Main Street
1802 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Maltby Avenue
659 ft · 23 sec · Maltby Avenue
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Continue on Normal Avenue
1714 ft · 1 min · Normal Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Street
36 m · 8 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Grove City Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Grove City Road
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Continue on Slippery Rock Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Slippery Rock Road
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Continue on Liberty Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1550 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
2 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Grove City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ben Franklin Highway
Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
42.8 mi · 00h 56m
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 Grove City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Grove City?
The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Shelocta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Altoona and 61 miles from Grove City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 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 Grove City.
Stop Ideas Near Shelocta
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 Shelocta.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Grove City. Straight-line distance: 98.95 mi (159.24 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grove City
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 7,648 |
| Coordinates | 41.1578400, -80.0886700 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grove City (-80.08867, 41.15784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
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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