How far is Altoona, PA from Tamaqua, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Tamaqua, PA is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 20m.
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.
Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Tamaqua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Tamaqua.
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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
2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway
3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
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Turn right onto Tomhicken Road
534 ft · 15 sec · Tomhicken Road
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Take the exit left
1781 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: McAdoo, Tamaqua
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mile Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mile Hill Road
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Continue on Claremont Avenue
5.3 mi · 9 min · Claremont Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Mauch Chunk Street
5 m · 1 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Tamaqua.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Partly Sunny near Tamaqua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Tamaqua?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Altoona and 84.9 miles from Tamaqua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Partly Sunny near Tamaqua.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Tamaqua. Straight-line distance: 128.57 mi (206.91 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tamaqua
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,633 |
| Coordinates | 40.7973100, -75.9693700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tamaqua (-75.96937, 40.79731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.62 | $59.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.76 | $71.52 |
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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