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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Quick Snapshot
Road
81.01 mi
01h 55m
Flight
66.85 mi
107.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.85 mi
Kilometers
107.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.01 mi
Kilometers
130.38 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:24 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T09:29
Arrive Penn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Armagh
PA

Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Altoona
40.5 mi
00h 57m
To Penn
40.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg

    127 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto State Route 66

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66

  13. 13

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 130: Greensburg, Jeannette

    3137 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    2843 ft · 59 sec · North 3rd Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gaskill Avenue

    72 m · 5 sec · Gaskill Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South 2nd Street

    605 ft · 16 sec · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clay Avenue

    1904 ft · 51 sec · Clay Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 9th Street

    72 m · 5 sec · South 9th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Clay Avenue

    1173 ft · 23 sec · Clay Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on 12th Street

    567 ft · 13 sec · 12th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    2740 ft · 57 sec · Penn Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    843 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · Harrison Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Street

    55 m · 8 sec · North Railroad Street

  28. 28

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 42%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 38%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
4.15 mi · 5%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 4%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
State Route 66
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armagh
00h 57m from Altoona
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Penn.

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Armagh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Armagh.

RAIL

Johnstown

17 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

33 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

47 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

54 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Penn. Straight-line distance: 66.85 mi (107.59 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Penn

#2 Penn

Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population461
Coordinates40.3289600, -79.6411500
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Penn (-79.64115, 40.32896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $11.69
Round trip
$23.37
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Penn. The current time is 09:29:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.