How far is Aston, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Aston, PA to Altoona, PA is about 226.2 miles (364 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
226.17 mi
03h 41m
Flight
161.74 mi
260.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.74 mi
Kilometers
260.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.17 mi
Kilometers
363.98 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Aston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aston
2026-04-22T21:15
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aston
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Aston
113 mi
01h 50m
To Altoona
113.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Aston Mills Road

    1202 ft · 24 sec · Aston Mills Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Birney Highway

    2261 ft · 45 sec · Birney Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birney Highway

    26 m · 2 sec · Birney Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Birney Highway

    834 ft · 17 sec · Birney Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Llewellyn Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Llewellyn Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Valleybrook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Valleybrook Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Baltimore Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wilmington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    167 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
167 mi · 74%
I 99 North
33 mi · 15%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 3%
Wilmington Pike
4.67 mi · 2%
Baltimore Pike
3.8 mi · 2%
US 202 North
3.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

167 mi · 03h 01m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.5 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 50m from Aston
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Aston 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 Aston to Altoona?

The road trip is about 226.2 miles (364 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Aston and 113.2 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.61 one way or $65.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aston and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 161.74 mi (260.3 km).

Aston

#1 Aston

Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population16,754
Coordinates39.8742800, -75.4482500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Aston Mills Road (-75.448235, 39.874291)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.21 L · about $32.61
Round trip
$65.21
15.96 gal · 60.42 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.61 $65.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.70 $73.40
Premium $4.95 $39.53 $79.07
Diesel $5.98 $47.72 $95.44

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aston and Altoona. The current time is 21:15:54.

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.