How far is Altoona, PA from Northampton, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Northampton, PA is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Northampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Northampton.
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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
2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway
3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Valmont Parkway
3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway
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Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard
1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
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Continue on North Broad Street
2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Berwick Street
1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
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Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street
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Turn right
7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Riverview Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive
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Continue on North Best Avenue
2237 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue
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Continue on South Best Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue
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Continue on Riverview Drive
5.8 mi · 8 min · Riverview Drive
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
898 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on 21st Street
1495 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1764 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Northampton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Northampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Northampton?
The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 97.9 miles from Altoona and 98.2 miles from Northampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Northampton.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden
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 Spring Garden.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Northampton. Straight-line distance: 152.45 mi (245.35 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northampton
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 9,852 |
| Coordinates | 40.6862100, -75.4968500 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northampton (-75.49685, 40.68621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $28.28 | $56.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.83 | $63.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.28 | $68.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.38 | $82.76 |
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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