How far is Altoona, PA from Newtown, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Newtown, PA is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Newtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Newtown.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue on William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
932 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
127 m · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.5 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue on Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
8.5 mi · 10 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue on Memorial Boulevard
7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road
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Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto University Drive
13 mi · 15 min · University Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield
1556 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Big Six Road
1022 ft · 17 sec · Big Six Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
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Continue on Morgantown Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street
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Continue on Morgantown Road
7.3 mi · 11 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn right onto Home Street
1601 ft · 27 sec · Home Street
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Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road
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Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
696 ft · 20 sec · Bobtown Road
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Turn left onto Budapest Road
999 ft · 46 sec · Budapest Road
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Continue on Budapest Road
20 m · 3 sec · Budapest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Budapest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Newtown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Newtown?
The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Altoona and 67 miles from Newtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Newtown.
Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria
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 New Alexandria.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 98.44 mi (158.42 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newtown
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.7570200, -79.9697800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-79.96978, 39.75702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $19.33 | $38.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.75 | $43.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.29 | $56.57 |
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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