How far is Altoona, PA from Linglestown, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Linglestown, PA is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Linglestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Linglestown.
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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
2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on General Potter Highway
74 mi · 1 hr 33 min · General Potter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 39: Linglestown
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Linglestown Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Linglestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Linglestown Road
24 m · 1 sec · Linglestown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Linglestown Road
1389 ft · 24 sec · Linglestown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Mountain Road
1 m · 1 sec · North Mountain Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Mountain Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Avenue
551 ft · 15 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blue Ridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Linglestown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
General Potter Highway
Continue on General Potter Highway
74 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Linglestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Linglestown?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Milroy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Altoona and 65.4 miles from Linglestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.84 one way or $37.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Linglestown.
Stop Ideas Near Milroy
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 Milroy.
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Linglestown. Straight-line distance: 85.41 mi (137.45 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Linglestown
Census designated place
| Population | 6,334 |
| Coordinates | 40.3339800, -76.7891400 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Linglestown (-76.78914, 40.33398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.84 | $37.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.20 | $42.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
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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