How far is Altoona, PA from Millvale, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Millvale, PA is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.49 mi
02h 23m
Flight
83.25 mi
133.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.25 mi
Kilometers
133.97 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.49 mi
Kilometers
153.67 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millvale
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Millvale
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Black Lick
PA

Census designated place

From Altoona
47.7 mi
01h 11m
To Millvale
47.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 8 North: Wilkinsburg

    2895 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ardmore Boulevard

    2449 ft · 1 min · Ardmore Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Peebles Street

    667 ft · 35 sec · Peebles Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Penn Avenue

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Penn Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 40th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 40th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Ohio Street

    1235 ft · 29 sec · East Ohio Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Ohio Street

    50 m · 5 sec · East Ohio Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Grant Avenue

    2051 ft · 1 min · Grant Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    11 m · 3 sec · North Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Howard Street

    969 ft · 27 sec · Howard Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 47%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 32%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.18 mi · 6%
Penn Avenue
3.82 mi · 4%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 4%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Lick
01h 11m from Altoona
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Millvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Black Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Altoona and 47.8 miles from Millvale.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Millvale.

Stop Ideas Near Black Lick

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

24 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

27 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

36 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Millvale. Straight-line distance: 83.25 mi (133.97 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Millvale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,636
Coordinates40.4800700, -79.9783900
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Millvale (-79.97839, 40.48007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.75 L · about $13.77
Round trip
$27.54
6.74 gal · 25.5 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.77 $27.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.50 $31.00
Premium $4.95 $16.69 $33.39
Diesel $5.98 $20.15 $40.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Millvale. The current time is 00:20:10.

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.