How far is Altoona, PA from Shiloh, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Shiloh, PA is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
148.34 mi
02h 58m
Flight
92.16 mi
148.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.16 mi
Kilometers
148.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.34 mi
Kilometers
238.73 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shiloh
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T18:15
Arrive Shiloh
Wed, Apr 15, 9:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
74.1 mi
01h 29m
To Shiloh
74.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Shiloh.

  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

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg

    2646 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    651 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 114: Bowmansdale, Mechanicsburg

    1248 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North York Road

    5.3 mi · 10 min · North York Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Game Road

    1516 ft · 34 sec · Game Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old York Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old York Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Carlisle Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Carlisle Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Carlisle Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carlisle Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 61%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 22%
Carlisle Road
8.33 mi · 6%
North York Road
5.32 mi · 4%
Old York Road
2.69 mi · 2%
US 15 South
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.9 mi · 01h 40m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 29m from Altoona
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Partly Cloudy near Shiloh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Shiloh?

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Altoona and 74.3 miles from Shiloh.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.37 one way or $42.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Partly Cloudy near Shiloh.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Shiloh. Straight-line distance: 92.16 mi (148.31 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
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#2 Shiloh

Shiloh is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9781500, -76.7971900
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Shiloh (-76.79719, 39.97815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.81 L · about $21.37
Round trip
$42.74
10.46 gal · 39.62 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.37 $42.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.05 $48.11
Premium $4.95 $25.91 $51.82
Diesel $5.98 $31.28 $62.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Shiloh. The current time is 18:15:52.

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.