How far is Brackenridge, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Brackenridge, PA to Altoona, PA is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.52 mi
02h 16m
Flight
70.94 mi
114.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.94 mi
Kilometers
114.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.52 mi
Kilometers
161.77 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Brackenridge
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brackenridge
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brackenridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ben Avon
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Brackenridge
50.2 mi
01h 08m
To Altoona
50.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cornelia Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Cornelia Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Morgan Street

    1973 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Freeport Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Princeton Avenue

    2096 ft · 2 min · Princeton Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burtner Road

    1903 ft · 55 sec · Burtner Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1748 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana

    1 km · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East, US 422 Business West: Indiana

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    50.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 2 min · West High Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brackenridge 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 422 East
54.8 mi · 55%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 16%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
16.1 mi · 16%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 5%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Freeport Road
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 422 East

Keep slight right

50.5 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
71 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ben Avon
01h 08m from Brackenridge
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brackenridge and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Ben Avon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Brackenridge and 50.3 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 71 miles (114.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brackenridge and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Ben Avon

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

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

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Johnstown

36 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

36 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
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Greensburg

46 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

65 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brackenridge and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 70.94 mi (114.17 km).

Brackenridge

#1 Brackenridge

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,113
Coordinates40.6081200, -79.7411600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Brackenridge (-79.74116, 40.60812)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.43 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
7.1 gal · 26.86 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.33 $32.65
Premium $4.95 $17.59 $35.17
Diesel $5.98 $21.23 $42.46

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 Brackenridge and Altoona. The current time is 23:01:43.

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.