How far is Altoona, PA from Jersey Shore, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Jersey Shore, PA is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
87.14 mi
01h 45m
Flight
75.61 mi
121.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.61 mi
Kilometers
121.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.14 mi
Kilometers
140.24 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey Shore
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T08:26
Arrive Jersey Shore
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Altoona
43.6 mi
00h 52m
To Jersey Shore
43.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Jersey Shore.

  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

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

    2074 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Appalachian Thwy

    1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy

  21. 21

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Appalachian Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Thomas Street

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Thomas Street

    697 ft · 14 sec · Thomas Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Bridge Street

    149 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Allegheny Street

    3026 ft · 53 sec · Allegheny Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue

    782 ft · 34 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 54%
Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 14%
Appalachian Thruway
8.63 mi · 10%
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
5.69 mi · 7%
Nittany Valley Drive
4.53 mi · 5%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 99 North

Merge slight left

30.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
00h 52m from Altoona
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Jersey Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Jersey Shore?

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Altoona and 43.6 miles from Jersey Shore.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.54 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Jersey Shore.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Jersey Shore. Straight-line distance: 75.61 mi (121.69 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Jersey Shore

#2 Jersey Shore

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,132
Coordinates41.2020200, -77.2644200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Jersey Shore (-77.26442, 41.20202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $12.54
Round trip
$25.09
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.54 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.12 $28.24
Premium $4.95 $15.21 $30.42
Diesel $5.98 $18.36 $36.72

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Jersey Shore. The current time is 08:26:00.

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.