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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.29 mi
03h 35m
Flight
127.83 mi
205.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.83 mi
Kilometers
205.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.29 mi
Kilometers
303.02 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mohnton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-19T11:02
Arrive Mohnton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 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

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Altoona
94 mi
01h 47m
To Mohnton
94.3 mi
01h 47m

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
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

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.

  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

    141.3 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Mohnton

    1071 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grings Hill Road

    654 ft · 20 sec · Grings Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Old Lancaster Pike

    1601 ft · 49 sec · Old Lancaster Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Lancaster Pike

    1727 ft · 1 min · Old Lancaster Pike

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Fairmont Avenue

    2068 ft · 57 sec · Fairmont Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    2874 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1328 ft · 58 sec · North Church Street

  27. 27

    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.

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
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
141 mi · 75%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 17%
US 222 North
7.29 mi · 4%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
North Church Street
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
127.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
01h 47m from Altoona
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Mohnton. Straight-line distance: 127.83 mi (205.73 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Mohnton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,011
Coordinates40.2859300, -75.9843800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Mohnton (-75.98438, 40.28593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.15 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.26
13.28 gal · 50.3 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Mohnton. The current time is 11:02:36.

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.