How far is Altoona, PA from Slatington, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Slatington, PA is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
188.48 mi
03h 47m
Flight
146.77 mi
236.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.77 mi
Kilometers
236.21 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.48 mi
Kilometers
303.33 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slatington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Slatington
Thu, Apr 23, 10:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Altoona
94.1 mi
01h 53m
To Slatington
94.4 mi
01h 53m

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
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  19. 19

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

  28. 28

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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  34. 34

    Continue on North First Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Bankway Street

    1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street

  36. 36

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  37. 37

    Turn right

    7 mi · 10 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Riverview Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive

  40. 40

    Continue on North Best Avenue

    2038 ft · 28 sec · North Best Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
42 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 51%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 25%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 3%
West Broad Street
3.81 mi · 2%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 2%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.3 mi · 01h 43m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
01h 53m from Altoona
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Slatington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.3 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Altoona and 94.4 miles from Slatington.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Slatington.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Slatington. Straight-line distance: 146.77 mi (236.21 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Slatington

#2 Slatington

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,311
Coordinates40.7484300, -75.6118500
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Slatington (-75.61185, 40.74843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.18 L · about $27.17
Round trip
$54.34
13.3 gal · 50.36 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.17 $54.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.58 $61.17
Premium $4.95 $32.94 $65.89
Diesel $5.98 $39.77 $79.53

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 Slatington. The current time is 06:43:49.

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.