How far is Altoona, PA from West York, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to West York, PA is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and West York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and West York.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 17th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
96.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
1403 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore
1922 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 Business, PA 181
953 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 Business, PA 181
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North George Street
2490 ft · 44 sec · North George Street
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Turn right onto Arsenal Road
762 ft · 19 sec · Arsenal Road
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Continue on Loucks Road
2257 ft · 55 sec · Loucks Road
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carlisle Avenue
864 ft · 29 sec · Carlisle Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
149 m · 10 sec · Linden Avenue
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Continue on North Richland Avenue
1042 ft · 27 sec · North Richland Avenue
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Turn right onto West King Street
808 ft · 30 sec · West King Street
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Turn left onto Overbrook Avenue
97 m · 14 sec · Overbrook Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overbrook Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and West York.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
96.8 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near West York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to West York?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Altoona and 77.5 miles from West York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.35 one way or $44.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near West York.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and West York. Straight-line distance: 95.09 mi (153.04 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West York
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,602 |
| Coordinates | 39.9526000, -76.7513600 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: West York (-76.75136, 39.9526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.16 | $50.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.71 | $65.42 |
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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