How far is Boyertown, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Boyertown, PA to Altoona, PA is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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
209.45 mi
04h 09m
Flight
145.58 mi
234.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.58 mi
Kilometers
234.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.45 mi
Kilometers
337.07 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, May 31, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Boyertown
Sun, May 31, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boyertown
2026-05-31T05:06
Arrive Altoona
Sun, May 31, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boyertown
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Boyertown
104.6 mi
02h 04m
To Altoona
104.9 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Reading Avenue

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Reading Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Boyertown Pike

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Boyertown Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Lawrence Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Saint Lawrence Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oley Turnpike Road

    1189 ft · 30 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Oley Turnpike Road

    1789 ft · 46 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Mineral Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Penn Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Penn Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    141.4 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  21. 21

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boyertown 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
142 mi · 68%
I 99 North
33 mi · 16%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 6%
Boyertown Pike
8.91 mi · 4%
North Reading Avenue
3.24 mi · 2%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

141 mi · 02h 34m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 04m from Boyertown
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boyertown and Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Boyertown and 104.9 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boyertown and Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boyertown and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 145.58 mi (234.29 km).

Boyertown

#1 Boyertown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,058
Coordinates40.3337100, -75.6374100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Boyertown (-75.63741, 40.33371)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.98 L · about $30.20
Round trip
$60.39
14.78 gal · 55.96 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.20 $60.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.99 $67.97
Premium $4.95 $36.61 $73.22
Diesel $5.98 $44.19 $88.38

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Boyertown and Altoona. The current time is 05:06:01.

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.