How far is Altoona, PA from Valley Green, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Valley Green, PA is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
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 02h 43m.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Valley Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Valley Green.
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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
96.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
1403 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore
1922 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 262: Fishing Creek
859 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Fishing Creek Road
1917 ft · 43 sec · Fishing Creek Road
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Turn right onto Old York Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Old Trail Road
1963 ft · 40 sec · Old Trail Road
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Turn left onto Red Mill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Red Mill Road
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Turn left onto Yocumtown Road
661 ft · 15 sec · Yocumtown Road
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Turn right onto Killinger Road
628 ft · 32 sec · Killinger Road
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Turn left onto Hemlock Lane
2151 ft · 2 min · Hemlock Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eden Road
130 m · 19 sec · Eden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Valley Green.
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
96.8 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Valley Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Valley Green?
The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Altoona and 70.3 miles from Valley Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Valley Green.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Valley Green. Straight-line distance: 87.99 mi (141.6 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Green
Census designated place
| Population | 3,429 |
| Coordinates | 40.1573100, -76.7927500 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Green (-76.79275, 40.15731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.27 | $40.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.81 | $45.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.57 | $49.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.66 | $59.32 |
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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