How far is Altoona, PA from Limerick, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Limerick, PA is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
212.71 mi
04h 12m
Flight
152.5 mi
245.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.5 mi
Kilometers
245.43 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.71 mi
Kilometers
342.32 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Limerick
Wed, May 13, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Wed, May 13, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-05-13T07:02
Arrive Limerick
Wed, May 13, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Altoona
106.2 mi
02h 06m
To Limerick
106.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    153.3 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

    2094 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Morgantown Expressway

    112 m · 5 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 North: Beckersville

    757 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Morgantown Road

    654 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Quarry Road

    2019 ft · 51 sec · Quarry Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Morgan Way

    1096 ft · 40 sec · Morgan Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Ridge Road

    11 mi · 19 min · Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Bethel Church Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Linfield Road

    2482 ft · 49 sec · Linfield Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Linfield Road

    3041 ft · 1 min · Linfield Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Lewis Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Ridge Pike

    1569 ft · 40 sec · West Ridge Pike

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Limerick Road

    11 m · 1 sec · South Limerick Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Limerick Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
153 mi · 72%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 15%
Ridge Road
11 mi · 5%
Main Street
4.68 mi · 2%
Bethel Church Road
2.59 mi · 1%
North Lewis Road
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

153 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.2 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 06m from Altoona
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Limerick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Altoona and 106.5 miles from Limerick.

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

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.2 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.69 one way or $61.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Altoona and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Limerick.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Limerick. Straight-line distance: 152.5 mi (245.43 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Limerick

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population19,500
Coordinates40.2309300, -75.5221200
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Limerick (-75.52212, 40.23093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.41 L · about $30.69
Round trip
$61.37
15.02 gal · 56.82 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.69 $61.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.54 $69.08
Premium $4.95 $37.20 $74.41
Diesel $5.98 $44.91 $89.82

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Limerick. The current time is 07:02:06.

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.