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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.53 mi
01h 02m
Flight
30.46 mi
49.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.46 mi
Kilometers
49.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.53 mi
Kilometers
68.44 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minersville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-19T00:30
Arrive Minersville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Munster
PA

Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
21.3 mi
00h 31m
To Minersville
21.3 mi
00h 31m

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
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

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.

  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

    24.2 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 271: Mundys Corner, Nanty Glo

    647 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto William Penn Avenue

    10.4 mi · 17 min · William Penn Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Walnut Street

    740 ft · 17 sec · Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Johns Street

    128 m · 14 sec · Johns Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    832 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1125 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1332 ft · 43 sec · 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Iron Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Iron Street

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
24.8 mi · 58%
William Penn Avenue
10.4 mi · 25%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 8%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 4%
Roosevelt Boulevard
0.45 mi · 1%
8th Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munster
00h 31m from Altoona
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

22 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

27 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

41 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Minersville. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Minersville

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population4,133
Coordinates40.3423000, -78.9255800
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Minersville (-78.92558, 40.3423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.26
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Minersville. The current time is 00:30:20.

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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.