How far is Altoona, PA from Skyline View, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Skyline View, PA is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.16 mi
02h 52m
Flight
88.66 mi
142.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.66 mi
Kilometers
142.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.16 mi
Kilometers
233.62 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skyline View
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Skyline View
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
72.5 mi
01h 26m
To Skyline View
72.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Skyline View.

  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

    81 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Paxtonia

    1608 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Mountain Road

    916 ft · 24 sec · North Mountain Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Allentown Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Allentown Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Fairville Avenue

    159 m · 20 sec · North Fairville Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Woodside Avenue

    714 ft · 32 sec · Woodside Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Kingswood Drive

    97 m · 14 sec · Kingswood Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingswood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
81 mi · 56%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 22%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 9%
American Legion Memorial Highway
6.28 mi · 4%
Allentown Boulevard
3.44 mi · 2%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

81 mi · 01h 29m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 26m from Altoona
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Skyline View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Skyline View?

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 72.5 miles from Altoona and 72.6 miles from Skyline View.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.92 one way or $41.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Skyline View.

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 Skyline View. Straight-line distance: 88.66 mi (142.69 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Skyline View

#2 Skyline View

Census designated place

Population4,003
Coordinates40.3392600, -76.7255300
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Skyline View (-76.72553, 40.33926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.39 L · about $20.92
Round trip
$41.84
10.24 gal · 38.78 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.92 $41.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.55 $47.09
Premium $4.95 $25.36 $50.73
Diesel $5.98 $30.62 $61.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Skyline View. The current time is 04:01:38.

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.