How far is Altoona, PA from Saint Marys, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Saint Marys, PA is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
85.71 mi
02h 00m
Flight
63.41 mi
102.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.41 mi
Kilometers
102.05 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.71 mi
Kilometers
137.94 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
42.9 mi
01h 00m
To Saint Marys
42.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Saint Marys.

  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

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 350: Bald Eagle

    3168 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I-99 Access

    1.3 km · 1 min · I-99 Access

  13. 13

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13 mi · 19 min · Tyrone Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on South Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Centre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tyrone Pike
13 mi · 15%
I 99 North
12.5 mi · 15%
Keystone Shortway
11.6 mi · 14%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 12%
Million Dollar Highway
8.3 mi · 10%
State Park Road
7.49 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Tyrone Pike

Continue on Tyrone Pike

13 mi · 00h 19m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
01h 00m from Altoona
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Saint Marys?

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Altoona and 42.9 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Bigler

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

35 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 63.41 mi (102.05 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Saint Marys

#2 Saint Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population12,157
Coordinates41.4278400, -78.5608600
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Saint Marys (-78.56086, 41.42784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.45 L · about $12.34
Round trip
$24.68
6.04 gal · 22.9 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.34 $24.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.89 $27.78
Premium $4.95 $14.96 $29.92
Diesel $5.98 $18.06 $36.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Saint Marys. The current time is 01:15:42.

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.