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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.47 mi
04h 17m
Flight
147.76 mi
237.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.76 mi
Kilometers
237.8 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.47 mi
Kilometers
332.28 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Garden
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T22:15
Arrive New Garden
Sun, Apr 19, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Altoona
103.1 mi
02h 08m
To New Garden
103.3 mi
02h 08m

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
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

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.

  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

    102.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    3010 ft · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 340

    603 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1814 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 41 South

    139 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Newport Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newport Pike

  26. 26

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Gap-Newport Pike

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike

    55 m · 3 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Gap Newport Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    2888 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gap Newport Pike

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto Newark Road

    1895 ft · 52 sec · Newark Road

  34. 34

    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.

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
102 mi · 49%
PA 283 East
33.3 mi · 16%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 16%
Gap-Newport Pike
10.7 mi · 5%
Gap Newport Pike
7.97 mi · 4%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 08m from Altoona
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and New Garden. Straight-line distance: 147.76 mi (237.8 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
New Garden

#2 New Garden

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population12,237
Coordinates39.8142800, -75.7521600
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: New Garden (-75.75216, 39.81428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.58 L · about $29.79
Round trip
$59.57
14.58 gal · 55.16 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and New Garden. The current time is 22:15:59.

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.