How far is Altoona, PA from Mount Pocono, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Mount Pocono, PA is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
191.61 mi
03h 40m
Flight
163.82 mi
263.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.82 mi
Kilometers
263.64 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.61 mi
Kilometers
308.37 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pocono
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Mount Pocono
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Altoona
95.6 mi
01h 50m
To Mount Pocono
95.9 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Mount Pocono.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Mount Pocono.

  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

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 940: Pocono Pines, Mt Pocono

    1165 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Manor View Avenue

    1269 ft · 56 sec · Manor View Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manor View Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Mount Pocono.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
133 mi · 69%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 25%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 1%
I 380 North
2.61 mi · 1%
6th Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Greenwood Road
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

133 mi · 02h 26m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
163.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
01h 50m from Altoona
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Pocono.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Mount Pocono?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Altoona and 95.9 miles from Mount Pocono.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near Mount Pocono.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Mount Pocono. Straight-line distance: 163.82 mi (263.64 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Mount Pocono

#2 Mount Pocono

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,122
Coordinates41.1220300, -75.3646300
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Mount Pocono (-75.36463, 41.12203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.59 L · about $27.62
Round trip
$55.24
13.52 gal · 51.18 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.62 $55.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.95 $33.49 $66.98
Diesel $5.98 $40.42 $80.85

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 Mount Pocono. The current time is 23:31:46.

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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.