How far is Altoona, PA from Waynesburg, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Waynesburg, PA is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.1 mi
03h 03m
Flight
103.51 mi
166.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.51 mi
Kilometers
166.58 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.1 mi
Kilometers
214.2 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesburg
Sat, Apr 11, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 11, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-11T04:46
Arrive Waynesburg
Sat, Apr 11, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
New Alexandria
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
66.5 mi
01h 31m
To Waynesburg
66.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Waynesburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Waynesburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg

    127 m · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto State Route 66

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 66

  13. 13

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    3032 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 28 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Toll PA 43: California, Pittsburgh

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 88 South: West Brownsville, Fredericktown

    2436 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jefferson Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Greene Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Greene Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Jefferson Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    567 ft · 14 sec · Roy E. Furman Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East High Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Porter Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Porter Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Porter Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Waynesburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 26%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 23%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 15%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 9%
PA 88 South
9.97 mi · 7%
Jefferson Road
7.35 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

34.2 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Alexandria
01h 31m from Altoona
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Waynesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Waynesburg?

The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Altoona and 66.6 miles from Waynesburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Waynesburg.

Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Alexandria, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Alexandria.

RAIL

Latrobe station

9 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

15 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Waynesburg. Straight-line distance: 103.51 mi (166.58 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Waynesburg

#2 Waynesburg

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

Population3,857
Coordinates39.8964600, -80.1792300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Waynesburg (-80.17923, 39.89646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.78 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.41
9.4 gal · 35.56 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.20 $38.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.62 $43.23
Premium $4.95 $23.28 $46.57
Diesel $5.98 $28.11 $56.21

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Waynesburg. The current time is 04:46:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.