How far is Altoona, PA from Pennsport, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Pennsport, PA is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.28 mi
04h 35m
Flight
175.95 mi
283.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.95 mi
Kilometers
283.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.28 mi
Kilometers
386.69 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pennsport
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T18:15
Arrive Pennsport
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
120 mi
02h 17m
To Pennsport
120.3 mi
02h 17m

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
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Pennsport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Pennsport.

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    18 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 676 East, US 30 East: Benjamin Franklin Bridge

    1323 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1110 ft · 42 sec · North 6th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Independence Mall West

    749 ft · 28 sec · Independence Mall West

  19. 19

    Continue on South 6th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2364 ft · 54 sec · Washington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Front Street

    2213 ft · 1 min · South Front Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Tasker Street

    147 m · 20 sec · Tasker Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    104 m · 18 sec · South 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mountain Street

    137 m · 20 sec · Mountain Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Pennsport.

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 75%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 14%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 8%
Vine Street Expressway
1.58 mi · 1%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
South 6th Street
1.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.3 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 17m from Altoona
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Pennsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Pennsport?

The road trip is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Altoona and 120.3 miles from Pennsport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.65 one way or $69.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Pennsport.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Middlesex, 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 Middlesex.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Pennsport. Straight-line distance: 175.95 mi (283.16 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pennsport

Pennsport is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9276100, -75.1504500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Pennsport (-75.15045, 39.92761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.1 L · about $34.65
Round trip
$69.30
16.96 gal · 64.2 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.65 $69.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.00 $78.00
Premium $4.95 $42.01 $84.02
Diesel $5.98 $50.71 $101.42

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 Pennsport. The current time is 18:15:51.

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.