How far is Altoona, PA from Little Britain, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Little Britain, PA is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
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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 Little Britain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Little Britain.
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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
102.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
3010 ft · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road
642 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Greenfield Road
2820 ft · 1 min · Greenfield Road
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Turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway East
98 m · 14 sec · Lincoln Highway East
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Turn left onto Lampeter Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road
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Continue on Penn Grant Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road
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Turn left onto Beaver Valley Pike
6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike
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Continue on West 4th Street
1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
1418 ft · 24 sec · South Church Street
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Continue on Robert Fulton Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Robert Fulton Highway
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Turn slight left onto Little Britain Road North
4.4 mi · 8 min · Little Britain Road North
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Turn left onto Nottingham Road
16 m · 1 sec · Nottingham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nottingham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Little Britain.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
102 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Little Britain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Little Britain?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Altoona and 98.1 miles from Little Britain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Little Britain.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Little Britain. Straight-line distance: 130.71 mi (210.36 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Britain
Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.7790000, -76.1166200 |
| Altitude | 138 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Britain (-76.11662, 39.779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $28.28 | $56.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.83 | $63.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.38 | $82.76 |
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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