How far is Altoona, PA from New Garden, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to New Garden, PA is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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 04h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and New Garden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and New Garden.
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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
102.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
3010 ft · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 340
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike
7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1814 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 41 South
139 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gap-Newport Pike
2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Continue on Newport Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap-Newport Pike
3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike
55 m · 3 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
2330 ft · 44 sec · Gap Newport Pike
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
2888 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gap Newport Pike
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Turn sharp left onto Newark Road
1895 ft · 52 sec · Newark Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Newark Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and New Garden.
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
102 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near New Garden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to New Garden?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.3 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Altoona and 103.3 miles from New Garden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near New Garden.
Stop Ideas Near Newville
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 Newville.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and New Garden. Straight-line distance: 147.76 mi (237.8 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Garden
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,237 |
| Coordinates | 39.8142800, -75.7521600 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Garden (-75.75216, 39.81428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $29.79 | $59.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.53 | $67.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.11 | $72.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.59 | $87.19 |
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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