How far is Altoona, PA from West Hazleton, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to West Hazleton, PA is about 157 miles (252.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.05 mi
03h 01m
Flight
129.2 mi
207.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.2 mi
Kilometers
207.93 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.05 mi
Kilometers
252.75 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive West Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Altoona
78.4 mi
01h 30m
To West Hazleton
78.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and West Hazleton.

  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

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  19. 19

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Winters Avenue

    124 m · 23 sec · Winters Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wayne Avenue

    108 m · 21 sec · South Wayne Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Webster Avenue

    61 m · 14 sec · Webster Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    77 m · 11 sec · Warren Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warren Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 61%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 30%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 2%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 2%
Susquehanna Boulevard
1.94 mi · 1%
6th Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.3 mi · 01h 43m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
129.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
01h 30m from Altoona
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near West Hazleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to West Hazleton?

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Altoona and 78.6 miles from West Hazleton.

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

The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near West Hazleton.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and West Hazleton. Straight-line distance: 129.2 mi (207.93 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
West Hazleton

#2 West Hazleton

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population4,318
Coordinates40.9587000, -75.9960400
Altitude518
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: West Hazleton (-75.99604, 40.9587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.98 L · about $22.64
Round trip
$45.27
11.08 gal · 41.96 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.64 $45.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.48 $50.96
Premium $4.95 $27.45 $54.89
Diesel $5.98 $33.13 $66.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and West Hazleton. The current time is 02:36:00.

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.