How far is Altoona, PA from Macungie, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Macungie, PA is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (240 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
201.65 mi
04h 03m
Flight
149.14 mi
240.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.14 mi
Kilometers
240.02 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.65 mi
Kilometers
324.53 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macungie
Fri, Apr 17, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Fri, Apr 17, 1:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-17T04:58
Arrive Macungie
Fri, Apr 17, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
100.7 mi
02h 01m
To Macungie
101 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  28. 28

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  31. 31

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1423 ft · 41 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    19.9 mi · 24 min · William Penn Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1790 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Continue on Old State Route 100

    545 ft · 11 sec · Old State Route 100

  38. 38

    Continue on Trexlertown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Trexlertown Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Spring Creek Road

    680 ft · 14 sec · Spring Creek Road

  40. 40

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  41. 41

    Turn right

    53 m · 16 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right

    41 m · 13 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto South Lea Street

    92 m · 15 sec · South Lea Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    84 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.4 mi · 31%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 23%
William Penn Highway
19.9 mi · 10%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 6%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 5%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

63.4 mi · 01h 08m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
149.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
02h 01m from Altoona
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Macungie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Altoona and 101 miles from Macungie.

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

The direct path is about 149.1 miles (240 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.09 one way or $58.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Macungie.

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

98 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Macungie. Straight-line distance: 149.14 mi (240.02 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Macungie

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,183
Coordinates40.5159300, -75.5551900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Macungie (-75.55519, 40.51593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.94 L · about $29.09
Round trip
$58.18
14.24 gal · 53.88 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.09 $58.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.74 $65.49
Premium $4.95 $35.27 $70.54
Diesel $5.98 $42.58 $85.16

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Macungie. The current time is 04:58:50.

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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.