How far is Altoona, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Altoona and Harrisburg is 81.25 miles (130.77 km).
Flight distance from Altoona, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 81.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Altoona to Harrisburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Altoona, Pennsylvania to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is: 131.07 miles (210.93 km) by car.
Driving from Altoona to Harrisburg will take approximately 02 hours 08 minutes.
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Altoona is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Altoona Historical Society and the Altoona Railroaders Museum.
| Population | 42989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°31'7"N 78°23'41"W |
| Latitude | 40.5186800 |
| Longitude | -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Susquehanna River in the central part of the state. Harrisburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.
| Population | 49322 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°16'25"N 76°53'4"W |
| Latitude | 40.2737000 |
| Longitude | -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Harrisburg: North 7th Street (-76.884584,40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time Between Altoona and Harrisburg
The distance between Altoona and Harrisburg is 211 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 20 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Altoona and Harrisburg. The current time is 06:42:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.51 liters (4.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Altoona and Harrisburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Altoona to Harrisburg is $17.19 (diesel $22.05).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $17.19 | $19.07 | $20.54 | $22.05 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Altoona and Harrisburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
