How far is Altoona, PA from Wellsboro, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Wellsboro, PA is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.44 mi
02h 58m
Flight
102.3 mi
164.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.3 mi
Kilometers
164.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.44 mi
Kilometers
208.31 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-16T00:36
Arrive Wellsboro
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Altoona
64.7 mi
01h 29m
To Wellsboro
64.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

    2074 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Appalachian Thwy

    1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy

  21. 21

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway

  22. 22

    Continue on Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    120 m · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    28.3 mi · 50 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 287

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287

  26. 26

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    610 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 36%
Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 9%
Route 287
10.6 mi · 8%
Appalachian Thruway
10.4 mi · 8%
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
5.69 mi · 4%
Nittany Valley Drive
4.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 99 North

Merge slight left

30.6 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 29m from Altoona
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Wellsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Altoona and 64.7 miles from Wellsboro.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near Wellsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lamar, 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 Lamar.

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Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Wellsboro. Straight-line distance: 102.3 mi (164.63 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Wellsboro

Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population3,205
Coordinates41.7486800, -77.3005300
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Wellsboro (-77.30053, 41.74868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.29 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.35
9.14 gal · 34.58 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.67 $37.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.02 $42.03
Premium $4.95 $22.64 $45.28
Diesel $5.98 $27.33 $54.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Wellsboro. The current time is 00:36:35.

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.