How far is Altoona, PA from White Deer, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to White Deer, PA is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
105.8 mi
02h 02m
Flight
88.33 mi
142.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.33 mi
Kilometers
142.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.8 mi
Kilometers
170.27 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Deer
Wed, Apr 15, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T07:49
Arrive White Deer
Wed, Apr 15, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
52.8 mi
01h 01m
To White Deer
52.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and White Deer.

  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

    49.4 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg

    1248 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1285 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbranch Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward White Deer, Watsontown

    673 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Route 15

    1637 ft · 40 sec · Old Route 15

  21. 21

    Turn left onto White Deer Pike

    156 m · 11 sec · White Deer Pike

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Deer Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
49.4 mi · 47%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 45%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3%
6th Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Westbranch Highway
1.44 mi · 1%
Greenwood Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

49.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
01h 01m from Altoona
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near White Deer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to White Deer?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Altoona and 52.9 miles from White Deer.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.24 one way or $30.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near White Deer.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

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Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and White Deer. Straight-line distance: 88.33 mi (142.16 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
White Deer

#2 White Deer

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population4,571
Coordinates41.0759200, -76.8746900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: White Deer (-76.87469, 41.07592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $15.24
Round trip
$30.48
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.24 $30.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.15 $34.31
Premium $4.95 $18.48 $36.96
Diesel $5.98 $22.31 $44.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and White Deer. The current time is 07:49:19.

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.