How far is Altoona, PA from Maytown, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Maytown, PA is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.69 mi
03h 05m
Flight
100.31 mi
161.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.31 mi
Kilometers
161.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.69 mi
Kilometers
253.77 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maytown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive Maytown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:50 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
78.8 mi
01h 32m
To Maytown
78.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    3010 ft · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Toll House Road

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Middletown, Toll House Road

    88 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Toll House Road

    535 ft · 16 sec · Toll House Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on North Market Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Maytown Avenue

    2478 ft · 42 sec · Maytown Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Maytown Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maytown Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytown Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Maytown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North River Street

    154 m · 9 sec · North River Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward Center Square

    33 m · 7 sec · Center Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Square

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
102 mi · 65%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 21%
PA 283 East
6.33 mi · 4%
Maytown Road
4.62 mi · 3%
North Market Street
3.48 mi · 2%
Harrisburg Pike
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 32m from Altoona
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Maytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Altoona and 78.9 miles from Maytown.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.72 one way or $45.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Maytown.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Maytown. Straight-line distance: 100.31 mi (161.43 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Maytown

Town

Population3,824
Coordinates40.0753700, -76.5821900
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Maytown (-76.58219, 40.07537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.06 L · about $22.72
Round trip
$45.44
11.12 gal · 42.12 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.72 $45.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.57 $51.14
Premium $4.95 $27.54 $55.09
Diesel $5.98 $33.25 $66.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Maytown. The current time is 07:27:08.

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.