How far is Altoona, PA from Williams, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Williams, PA is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Williams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Williams.
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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
29.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Cessna, Johnstown
1739 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Quaker Valley Road
1437 ft · 26 sec · Quaker Valley Road
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Turn slight right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
3041 ft · 47 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
600 ft · 17 sec · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3004
155 m · 18 sec · State Route 3004
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Turn left onto Church Street
3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Continue on Gooseberry Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road
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Continue on Fairhope Road
1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Williams.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 99 South
Merge slight left
29.3 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Williams?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Saint Clairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Altoona and 29.6 miles from Williams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Clairsville
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 Saint Clairsville.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Cumberland, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Williams. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.9 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williams
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 6,115 |
| Coordinates | 39.8306400, -78.7705700 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williams (-78.77057, 39.83064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
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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