How far is Altoona, PA from Trappe, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Trappe, PA is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Trappe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Trappe.
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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
1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 17th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
174.3 mi · 3 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto PA 29 North: Phoenixville
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Morehall Road
3088 ft · 1 min · North Morehall Road
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Turn right onto State Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2743 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Manavon Street
1247 ft · 45 sec · Manavon Street
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Turn left onto Starr Street
3048 ft · 2 min · Starr Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Collegeville Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Collegeville Road
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Turn left onto Black Rock Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Black Rock Road
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Turn right onto South Trappe Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Trappe Road
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Continue on West 3rd Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1704 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Trappe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
174 mi · 03h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Mostly Cloudy near Trappe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Trappe?
The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Altoona and 111.8 miles from Trappe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 8:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Mostly Cloudy near Trappe.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Trappe. Straight-line distance: 155.22 mi (249.81 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trappe
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,740 |
| Coordinates | 40.1989900, -75.4762900 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trappe (-75.47629, 40.19899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.50 | $63.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.93 | $67.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $40.96 | $81.93 |
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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