How far is Altoona, PA from Unity, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Unity, PA is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Unity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Unity.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue on William Penn Highway
41.5 mi · 1 hr · William Penn Highway
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Turn sharp right onto Vincent Hall Road
537 ft · 17 sec · Vincent Hall Road
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Continue on Sardis Road
593 ft · 19 sec · Sardis Road
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Turn left onto Franklin Towne Court
30 m · 3 sec · Franklin Towne Court
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Turn right onto Logan Ferry Road
1 km · 1 min · Logan Ferry Road
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Continue on Logan Ferry Road
2233 ft · 1 min · Logan Ferry Road
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Continue on Old Frankstown Road
2427 ft · 1 min · Old Frankstown Road
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Continue on New Texas Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · New Texas Road
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Turn left onto Saltsburg Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saltsburg Road
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Turn right onto Unity Trestle Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Unity Trestle Road
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Turn right onto East Alley
1003 ft · 50 sec · East Alley
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Perry Street
6 m · 1 sec · Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Unity.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
41.5 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms near Unity.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Unity?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Armagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Altoona and 42.9 miles from Unity.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.34 one way or $24.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Showers And Thunderstorms near Unity.
Stop Ideas Near Armagh
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 Armagh.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Unity. Straight-line distance: 72.77 mi (117.11 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Unity
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,600 |
| Coordinates | 40.4922900, -79.7794900 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Unity (-79.77949, 40.49229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.96 | $29.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
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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