How far is Altoona, PA from Littlestown, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Littlestown, PA is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Littlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Littlestown.
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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 · 7 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
15.5 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
1079 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on West Loudon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Loudon Street
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Continue on West Queen Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Queen Street
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East
10.1 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Way East
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Continue on Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road
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Continue on Buford Avenue
2641 ft · 2 min · Buford Avenue
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Continue on Chambersburg Street
1503 ft · 57 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
57 m · 8 sec · York Street
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Exit the rotary onto York Street
1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street
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Turn straight onto Hanover Street
2446 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road
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Take the ramp right
1195 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 97
990 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
6.6 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on North Queen Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Queen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Queen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Littlestown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 99 South
Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 00h 35m
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 Littlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Littlestown?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Altoona and 64.5 miles from Littlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Littlestown.
Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg
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 McConnellsburg.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Littlestown. Straight-line distance: 87.32 mi (140.53 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Littlestown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,498 |
| Coordinates | 39.7445400, -77.0880400 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Littlestown (-77.08804, 39.74454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.93 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
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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