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

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to West Norriton, PA is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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
224.78 mi
04h 13m
Flight
161.13 mi
259.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.13 mi
Kilometers
259.32 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.78 mi
Kilometers
361.75 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Norriton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-17T18:14
Arrive West Norriton
Fri, Apr 17, 10:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:34 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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Altoona
112.2 mi
02h 06m
To West Norriton
112.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    136 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West

    2383 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 363: Audubon, Trooper

    1119 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Trooper Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Trooper Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Egypt Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Egypt Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Juanita Road

    1248 ft · 55 sec · Juanita Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Juanita Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 81%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 14%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 1%
South Trooper Road
1.55 mi · 1%
I 76 East
1.28 mi · 1%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 06m from Altoona
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near West Norriton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Altoona and 112.5 miles from West Norriton.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.40 one way or $64.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near West Norriton.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and West Norriton. Straight-line distance: 161.13 mi (259.32 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 West Norriton

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population15,668
Coordinates40.1295500, -75.3785200
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: West Norriton (-75.37852, 40.12955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.03 L · about $32.40
Round trip
$64.80
15.86 gal · 60.06 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.40 $64.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.47 $72.94
Premium $4.95 $39.29 $78.57
Diesel $5.98 $47.42 $94.84

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and West Norriton. The current time is 18:14:08.

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.