How far is Bridgeport, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Bridgeport, PA to Altoona, PA is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.28 mi
02h 33m
Flight
70.04 mi
112.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.04 mi
Kilometers
112.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.28 mi
Kilometers
182.31 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeport
2026-04-15T03:19
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeport
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bridgeport
56.6 mi
01h 16m
To Altoona
56.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Narrows Road

    577 ft · 15 sec · Narrows Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Boyer Nursery Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Boyer Nursery Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cashtown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cashtown Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Short Cut Road

    2038 ft · 54 sec · Short Cut Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambersburg Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Chambersburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Way East

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 17 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 Bridgeport 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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
33 mi · 29%
Lincoln Way East
24.5 mi · 22%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 18%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15.8 mi · 14%
Chambersburg Road
5.73 mi · 5%
Lincoln Way West
4.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 99 North

Merge slight left

32.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
70 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
01h 16m from Bridgeport
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgeport and 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 Bridgeport to Altoona?

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.6 miles from Bridgeport and 56.7 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeport and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 70.04 mi (112.72 km).

Bridgeport

#1 Bridgeport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,565
Coordinates39.9323200, -77.3116500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeport (-77.31165, 39.93232)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $16.34
Round trip
$32.69
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.34 $32.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.40 $36.79
Premium $4.95 $19.82 $39.63
Diesel $5.98 $23.92 $47.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeport and Altoona. The current time is 03:19:47.

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.