How far is Altoona, PA from Tinicum, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Tinicum, PA is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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 in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Tinicum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Tinicum.
-
1
Start on 7th Street
1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street
-
2
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue
-
3
Turn left onto 8th Street
2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street
-
4
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
-
5
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
-
6
Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue
-
7
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
-
8
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road
-
9
Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
1563 ft · 38 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 33 min
-
11
Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
-
13
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
-
14
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
116.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Keystone Shortway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
-
16
Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
-
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
-
18
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
50.4 mi · 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
1.1 km · 3 min
-
20
Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
-
21
Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
-
22
Continue on West Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
-
23
Keep slight left to continue on West Broad Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
-
24
Continue on East Broad Street
1470 ft · 42 sec · East Broad Street
-
25
Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
-
26
Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
-
27
Continue on West Dublin Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike
-
28
Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
-
29
Turn left onto Bedminster Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bedminster Road
-
30
Turn sharp right onto Elephant Road
92 m · 13 sec · Elephant Road
-
31
Turn left onto Irish Meetinghouse Road
2 mi · 5 min · Irish Meetinghouse Road
-
32
Turn straight onto Deep Run Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Deep Run Road
-
33
Turn left onto Deep Run Road
1 km · 1 min · Deep Run Road
-
34
Continue on Old Easton Road
875 ft · 20 sec · Old Easton Road
-
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Easton Road
1307 ft · 28 sec · Old Easton Road
-
36
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road
-
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road
-
38
Turn straight onto Smithtown Road
42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road
-
39
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Tinicum.
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
116 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Tinicum?
The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Altoona and 121.4 miles from Tinicum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.8 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.98 one way or $69.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Tinicum. Straight-line distance: 172.8 mi (278.09 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tinicum
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.4484400, -75.1076700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tinicum (-75.10767, 40.44844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $34.98 | $69.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.37 | $78.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.41 | $84.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.19 | $102.38 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.