How far is Altoona, PA from Punxsutawney, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Punxsutawney, PA is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Potter County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Punxsutawney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Punxsutawney.
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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
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bigler Avenue
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Continue on 40th Street
106 m · 5 sec · 40th Street
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Turn left onto Crawford Avenue
1052 ft · 23 sec · Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Continue on Shawna Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Shawna Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
97 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Patchin Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Patchin Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway
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Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
157 m · 14 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Colonel Drake Highway
12.7 mi · 22 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mahoning Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Punxsutawney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Colonel Drake Highway
Turn sharp left onto Colonel Drake Highway
12.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punxsutawney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Punxsutawney?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Altoona and 30.6 miles from Punxsutawney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punxsutawney.
Stop Ideas Near West Branch
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 West Branch.
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Tyrone
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Punxsutawney. Straight-line distance: 42.1 mi (67.75 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Punxsutawney
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,665 |
| Coordinates | 40.9436800, -78.9708700 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Punxsutawney (-78.97087, 40.94368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.83 | $17.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
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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