How far is Altoona, PA from Hanover, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Hanover, PA is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Hanover.
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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 and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
57 m · 8 sec · York Street
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Exit the rotary onto York Street
1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street
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Turn straight onto Hanover Street
2446 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on West Hanover Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Elm Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto Carlisle Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Carlisle Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
28 m · 2 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Hanover.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Hanover?
The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.1 miles from Altoona and 66.2 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Altoona and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg
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 McConnellsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 89.54 mi (144.1 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
Town in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 15,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.8006600, -76.9830400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-76.98304, 39.80066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.48 | $42.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.93 | $55.85 |
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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