How far is Bangor, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Bangor, PA to Altoona, PA is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
211.78 mi
03h 24m
Flight
168.73 mi
271.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.73 mi
Kilometers
271.54 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.78 mi
Kilometers
340.83 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM EDT
Return by in Bangor
Sat, Apr 18, 1:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bangor
2026-04-18T06:20
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bangor
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McEwensville
PA

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Bangor
104.8 mi
01h 42m
To Altoona
107.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Roseto Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Roseto Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Valley View Drive

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Valley View Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Bangor Mountain Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Bangor Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Broad Street

    2297 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West, US 209 South: Hazelton

    948 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    144.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
146 mi · 69%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 11%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 11%
Bangor Mountain Road
3.78 mi · 2%
Valley View Drive
3.69 mi · 2%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

145 mi · 02h 43m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
168.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwensville
01h 42m from Bangor
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bangor and Mostly Sunny then 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 Bangor to Altoona?

The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Bangor and 107.1 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.52 one way or $61.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bangor and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near McEwensville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

81 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lewistown

84 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

94 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bangor and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 168.73 mi (271.54 km).

Bangor

#1 Bangor

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,210
Coordinates40.8656500, -75.2065700
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-75.206356, 40.865634)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.47 gal
28.29 L · about $30.52
Round trip
$61.04
14.94 gal · 56.58 L
Estimated CO2
66.4 kg one way
Round trip: 132.8 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.52 $61.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.35 $68.71
Premium $4.95 $37.01 $74.01
Diesel $5.98 $44.67 $89.34

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bangor and Altoona. The current time is 06:20:25.

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.