How far is Altoona, PA from Northern Cambria, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Northern Cambria, PA is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Northern Cambria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Northern Cambria.
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Start on 7th Street
47 m · 3 sec · 7th Street
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Turn slight left onto Downtown Altoona
576 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto PA 36 North
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto 18th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Liberty Street
2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Magee Avenue
2809 ft · 57 sec · Magee Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1626 ft · 28 sec · 5th Avenue
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Continue on Mellon Avenue
2996 ft · 51 sec · Mellon Avenue
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Continue on Carroll Road
3 mi · 5 min · Carroll Road
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Continue on East Carroll Street
2560 ft · 48 sec · East Carroll Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Theatre Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Theatre Road
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Continue on Bigler Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Bigler Avenue
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Turn right onto 39th Street
135 m · 20 sec · 39th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 39th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Northern Cambria.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Colonel Drake Highway
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
7.67 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Northern Cambria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Northern Cambria?
The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chest Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Altoona and 14.9 miles from Northern Cambria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Northern Cambria.
Stop Ideas Near Chest Springs
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 Chest Springs.
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Johnstown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Northern Cambria. Straight-line distance: 22.51 mi (36.22 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northern Cambria
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6592300, -78.7816900 |
| Altitude | 463 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northern Cambria (-78.78169, 40.65923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
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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