How far is Altoona, PA from Wyndmoor, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Wyndmoor, PA is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.93 mi
04h 23m
Flight
171.58 mi
276.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.58 mi
Kilometers
276.13 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.93 mi
Kilometers
373.25 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wyndmoor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-19T09:44
Arrive Wyndmoor
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Altoona
115.8 mi
02h 11m
To Wyndmoor
116.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Wyndmoor.

  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

    187.9 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    2497 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Plymouth Road, Chester, Norristown

    953 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Plymouth Road

    123 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    2695 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Flourtown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Flourtown Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Joshua Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Joshua Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Stenton Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Stenton Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Stenton Avenue

    51 m · 4 sec · Stenton Avenue

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Stenton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Stenton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Willow Grove Avenue

    2221 ft · 1 min · Willow Grove Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Flourtown Avenue

    46 m · 11 sec · Flourtown Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
188 mi · 81%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 14%
Stenton Avenue
3.59 mi · 2%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Flourtown Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

188 mi · 03h 24m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
171.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 11m from Altoona
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Rain Showers near Wyndmoor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Wyndmoor?

The road trip is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Altoona and 116.1 miles from Wyndmoor.

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

The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.42 one way or $66.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Rain Showers near Wyndmoor.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Wyndmoor. Straight-line distance: 171.58 mi (276.13 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Wyndmoor

#2 Wyndmoor

Town in Pennsylvania

Population5,498
Coordinates40.0812200, -75.1893400
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Wyndmoor (-75.18934, 40.08122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.98 L · about $33.42
Round trip
$66.85
16.36 gal · 61.96 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.42 $66.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.62 $75.24
Premium $4.95 $40.52 $81.05
Diesel $5.98 $48.92 $97.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Wyndmoor. The current time is 09:44:50.

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.