How far is Altoona, PA from Sharpsville, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Sharpsville, PA is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Sharpsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Sharpsville.
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Start on 7th Street
1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive
3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Continue on East High Street
1 km · 2 min · East High Street
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Take the exit straight
56 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway
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Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
42.8 mi · 56 min · Ben Franklin Highway
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Take the exit slight right
47.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit straight
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18 North: Hermitage
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Castle Road
104 m · 7 sec · New Castle Road
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Continue on South Hermitage Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Hermitage Road
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Continue on North Hermitage Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Hermitage Road
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Turn left onto Lamor Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lamor Road
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Continue on South Walnut Street
1120 ft · 36 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Mercer Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · South Mercer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Mercer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Sharpsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ben Franklin Highway
Take the exit slight right
47.1 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Sharpsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Sharpsville?
The road trip is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Applewold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Altoona and 74.9 miles from Sharpsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Sharpsville.
Stop Ideas Near Applewold
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 Applewold.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Sharpsville. Straight-line distance: 119.96 mi (193.05 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sharpsville
City in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,041 |
| Coordinates | 41.2592200, -80.4720100 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sharpsville (-80.47201, 41.25922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $21.57 | $43.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.28 | $48.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.16 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.57 | $63.15 |
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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