How far is Altoona, PA from New Hanover, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to New Hanover, PA is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and New Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and New Hanover.
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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
153.3 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
2094 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
112 m · 5 sec · Morgantown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 10 North: Beckersville
757 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Morgantown Road
654 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Quarry Road
2019 ft · 51 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Way
1096 ft · 40 sec · Morgan Way
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ridge Road
8.6 mi · 14 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Pottstown Pike
6.5 mi · 10 min · Pottstown Pike
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Turn right onto State Street
931 ft · 31 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Wilson Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Wilson Street
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Turn left onto North Charlotte Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · North Charlotte Street
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Turn right onto Swamp Pike
1186 ft · 29 sec · Swamp Pike
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Turn left onto Lutheran Road
26 m · 3 sec · Lutheran Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lutheran Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and New Hanover.
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
153 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near New Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to New Hanover?
The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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 107.4 miles from Altoona and 107.7 miles from New Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.01 one way or $62.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near New Hanover.
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.
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Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and New Hanover. Straight-line distance: 148.79 mi (239.46 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Hanover
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,464 |
| Coordinates | 40.2978800, -75.5812900 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hanover (-75.58129, 40.29788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $31.01 | $62.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.91 | $69.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $45.39 | $90.78 |
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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