How far is Ambridge, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Ambridge, PA to Altoona, PA is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 02h 15m.
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 Blair County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ambridge and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ambridge and Altoona.
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Start on Duss Avenue
2556 ft · 1 min · Duss Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Merchant Street
814 ft · 22 sec · Merchant Street
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Continue on Beaver Street
663 ft · 19 sec · Beaver Street
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Continue on Beaver Street
610 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Street
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Turn right onto Cross Street
743 ft · 15 sec · Cross Street
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Turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard
15 mi · 28 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
100 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
1357 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge
1298 ft · 22 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Monroeville
1337 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Pittsburgh
596 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
952 ft · 20 sec · Fort Pitt Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ambridge and Altoona.
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
Merge slight left onto 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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ambridge and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ambridge to Altoona?
The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Ambridge and 58.1 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Ambridge and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Snyder
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 Snyder.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ambridge and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 96.21 mi (154.83 km).
#1 Ambridge
Borough in Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,535 |
| Coordinates | 40.5892300, -80.2250600 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.76 | $37.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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