How far is Altoona, PA from Minersville, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Minersville, PA is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Minersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Minersville.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
24.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 271: Mundys Corner, Nanty Glo
647 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto William Penn Avenue
10.4 mi · 17 min · William Penn Avenue
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Continue on Walnut Street
740 ft · 17 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Johns Street
128 m · 14 sec · Johns Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
832 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1125 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1332 ft · 43 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Iron Street
16 m · 2 sec · Iron Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Iron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Minersville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 22 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
24.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Minersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Minersville?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Munster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Altoona and 21.3 miles from Minersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 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 then Partly Sunny near Minersville.
Stop Ideas Near Munster
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 Munster.
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Minersville. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minersville
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,133 |
| Coordinates | 40.3423000, -78.9255800 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minersville (-78.92558, 40.3423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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