How far is Altoona, PA from Sandy, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Sandy, PA is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 34m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Sandy.
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Start on 7th Street
690 ft · 13 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Chestnut Avenue
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Turn left onto Juniata Gap Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Juniata Gap Road
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Continue on Wopsy Road
6 mi · 8 min · Wopsy Road
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Turn right onto Clearfield Valley Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Clearfield Valley Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Glendale Valley Boulevard
7.6 mi · 11 min · Glendale Valley Boulevard
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Continue on North Glendale Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Glendale Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Dorsey Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · Dorsey Avenue
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Continue on Dorsey Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Dorsey Avenue
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Turn left onto Henrys Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Henrys Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tyrone Pike
9.8 mi · 17 min · Tyrone Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lumber City Highway
1806 ft · 38 sec · Lumber City Highway
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Turn right onto Grandview Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Grandview Road
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Continue on Main Street
2016 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Street
699 ft · 12 sec · North Street
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Continue on Chestnut Grove Highway
6.5 mi · 10 min · Chestnut Grove Highway
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Continue on Coal Hill Road (US 219)
2.6 mi · 4 min · Coal Hill Road (US 219)
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Turn slight left onto Luthersburg-Rockton Road
587 ft · 10 sec · Luthersburg-Rockton Road
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Continue on Carson Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Carson Hill Road
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Continue on Watson Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Watson Highway
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Continue on South Brady Street
1.3 km · 60 sec · South Brady Street
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Turn right onto Overdorf Street
17 m · 2 sec · Overdorf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overdorf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Sandy.
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.
Tyrone Pike
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tyrone Pike
9.83 mi · 00h 17m
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 then Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Sandy?
The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Glen Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Altoona and 27.9 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Hope
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 Glen Hope.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.77 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy
Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,357 |
| Coordinates | 41.1078400, -78.7711400 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy (-78.77114, 41.10784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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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