How far is Altoona, PA from Montgomery, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Montgomery, PA is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
Driving Distance
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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 15m.
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 Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Montgomery.
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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
2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
49.4 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg
1248 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1285 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward White Deer, Watsontown
673 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 15
1637 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 15
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Turn right onto White Deer Pike
2037 ft · 43 sec · White Deer Pike
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Continue on West Brimmer Avenue
1822 ft · 44 sec · West Brimmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
2833 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montgomery Street
538 ft · 15 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
128 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Houston Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · West Houston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Montgomery.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
49.4 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Altoona and 56.7 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Altoona and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Curtin
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 Curtin.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 91.22 mi (146.8 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.1703600, -76.8769100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-76.87691, 41.17036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $16.30 | $32.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.77 | $39.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
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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