How far is Altoona, PA from Penn, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Penn, PA is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Penn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Penn.
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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
4.2 mi · 4 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 130: Greensburg, Jeannette
3137 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
2843 ft · 59 sec · North 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gaskill Avenue
72 m · 5 sec · Gaskill Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South 2nd Street
605 ft · 16 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Clay Avenue
1904 ft · 51 sec · Clay Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 9th Street
72 m · 5 sec · South 9th Street
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Continue on Clay Avenue
1173 ft · 23 sec · Clay Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
567 ft · 13 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
2740 ft · 57 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn right onto 11th Street
843 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
99 m · 20 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Street
55 m · 8 sec · North Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Penn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Penn?
The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Armagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Altoona and 40.6 miles from Penn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.69 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 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 near Penn.
Stop Ideas Near Armagh
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 Armagh.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Penn. Straight-line distance: 66.85 mi (107.59 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penn
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 461 |
| Coordinates | 40.3289600, -79.6411500 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penn (-79.64115, 40.32896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.69 | $23.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.10 | $34.21 |
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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