How far is Altoona, PA from Schuylkill Haven, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Schuylkill Haven, PA is about 162.2 miles (261 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
162.2 mi
03h 11m
Flight
116.95 mi
188.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.95 mi
Kilometers
188.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.2 mi
Kilometers
261.03 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schuylkill Haven
Thu, Apr 16, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 2:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-16T08:04
Arrive Schuylkill Haven
Thu, Apr 16, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:36 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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
81 mi
01h 35m
To Schuylkill Haven
81.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Schuylkill Haven.

  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

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 54

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54

  22. 22

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunbury Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    4 mi · 7 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  28. 28

    Continue on North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Route 61 South

    150 m · 6 sec · Route 61 South

  31. 31

    Continue on Center Avenue

    1406 ft · 22 sec · Center Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Dock Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · Dock Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    56 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Margaretta Street

    82 m · 14 sec · South Margaretta Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Wilson Street

    81 m · 14 sec · East Wilson Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto High Street

    61 m · 9 sec · High Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
37 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.4 mi · 39%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 29%
State Route 54
11.1 mi · 7%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 6%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 6%
Gordon Nagle Trail
4.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

63.4 mi · 01h 08m

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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
01h 35m from Altoona
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Schuylkill Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Schuylkill Haven?

The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Altoona and 81.2 miles from Schuylkill Haven.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Schuylkill Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

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Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Schuylkill Haven. Straight-line distance: 116.95 mi (188.22 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Schuylkill Haven

#2 Schuylkill Haven

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population5,086
Coordinates40.6306500, -76.1710500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Schuylkill Haven (-76.17105, 40.63065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.67 L · about $23.37
Round trip
$46.74
11.44 gal · 43.34 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.37 $46.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.31 $52.61
Premium $4.95 $28.34 $56.67
Diesel $5.98 $34.21 $68.41

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Schuylkill Haven. The current time is 08:04:30.

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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.