How far is Altoona, PA from Mohnton, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Mohnton, PA is about 188.3 miles (303 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Mohnton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Mohnton.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 17th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
141.3 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mohnton
1071 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Grings Hill Road
654 ft · 20 sec · Grings Hill Road
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Turn right onto Old Lancaster Pike
1601 ft · 49 sec · Old Lancaster Pike
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Continue on Old Lancaster Pike
1727 ft · 1 min · Old Lancaster Pike
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Turn right onto Fairmont Avenue
2068 ft · 57 sec · Fairmont Avenue
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Turn right onto North Church Street
2874 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
1328 ft · 58 sec · North Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Mohnton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near Mohnton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Mohnton?
The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Altoona and 94.3 miles from Mohnton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near Mohnton.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Mohnton. Straight-line distance: 127.83 mi (205.73 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mohnton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.2859300, -75.9843800 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mohnton (-75.98438, 40.28593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.54 | $61.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.89 | $65.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.71 | $79.41 |
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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