How far is Baldwin, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Baldwin, PA to Altoona, PA is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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
241.59 mi
04h 00m
Flight
167.68 mi
269.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.68 mi
Kilometers
269.85 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.59 mi
Kilometers
388.8 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Fri, May 1, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Baldwin
Fri, May 1, 4:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baldwin
2026-05-01T08:08
Arrive Altoona
Fri, May 1, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baldwin
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 Baldwin
115.6 mi
02h 00m
To Altoona
126 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, May 1 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Baldwin Creek

    1423 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Creek

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Industrial Highway

    2966 ft · 1 min · Industrial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saville Avenue

    3027 ft · 1 min · Saville Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Pike

    89 m · 6 sec · Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bullens Lane

    3191 ft · 1 min · Bullens Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    114 m · 12 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Edgmont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    167 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 44 sec · Business 220

  23. 23

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baldwin 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
167 mi · 69%
I 99 North
33 mi · 14%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 3%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 1%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 1%
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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.9 mi
167.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 00m from Baldwin
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Baldwin and Chance Light Rain near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 115.6 miles from Baldwin and 126 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.81 one way or $69.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Baldwin and Chance Light Rain near Altoona.

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 Baldwin and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 167.68 mi (269.85 km).

Baldwin

#1 Baldwin

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,419
Coordinates39.8623300, -75.3360200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.336051, 39.862347)
End: 7th Street (-78.394926, 40.518479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.27 L · about $34.81
Round trip
$69.63
17.04 gal · 64.54 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.81 $69.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.18 $78.37
Premium $4.95 $42.21 $84.42
Diesel $5.98 $50.95 $101.90

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Baldwin and Altoona. The current time is 08:08:50.

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.