How far is Altoona, PA from Pleasant Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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
101.34 mi
02h 29m
Flight
83.32 mi
134.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.32 mi
Kilometers
134.09 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.34 mi
Kilometers
163.09 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive Pleasant Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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

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
Black Lick
PA

Census designated place

From Altoona
50.6 mi
01h 14m
To Pleasant Hills
50.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Pleasant Hills.

  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

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Greensburg, Irwin

    2216 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    7.9 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 51 South: Clairton

    133 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Clairton Boulevard

    744 ft · 21 sec · Clairton Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Old Clairton Road

    1918 ft · 55 sec · Old Clairton Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Constitution Drive

    100 m · 19 sec · Constitution Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Caryl Drive

    113 m · 16 sec · Caryl Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caryl Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 34%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 30%
Lincoln Highway
7.94 mi · 8%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 6%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
5.82 mi · 6%
Lebanon Church Road
3.93 mi · 4%
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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Lick
01h 14m from Altoona
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Pleasant Hills?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Black Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Altoona and 50.8 miles from Pleasant Hills.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Black Lick

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

24 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

27 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Pleasant Hills. Straight-line distance: 83.32 mi (134.09 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Hills

#2 Pleasant Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,968
Coordinates40.3356300, -79.9606100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Pleasant Hills (-79.96061, 40.33563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.46 $32.93
Premium $4.95 $17.74 $35.47
Diesel $5.98 $21.41 $42.82

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Pleasant Hills. The current time is 00:29:26.

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.