How far is Altoona, PA from West View, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to West View, PA is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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 Washington County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and West View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and West View.
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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
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore
1703 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Perrysville Avenue
1697 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Cemetery Lane
78 m · 15 sec · Cemetery Lane
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Turn left onto Perrysville Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Perrysville Avenue
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Continue on Perry Highway
2857 ft · 2 min · Perry Highway
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Turn right onto Township Road
63 m · 14 sec · Township Road
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
1522 ft · 54 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
1387 ft · 1 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
698 ft · 31 sec · Highland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and West View.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near West View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to West View?
The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Altoona and 51.9 miles from West View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near West View.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
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 Smith.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and West View. Straight-line distance: 86.11 mi (138.58 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West View
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.5222900, -80.0342200 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: West View (-80.03422, 40.52229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.95 | $29.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.89 | $43.77 |
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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