How far is Brookville, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Brookville, PA to Altoona, PA is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.2 miles (92 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
89.42 mi
01h 50m
Flight
57.14 mi
91.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.14 mi
Kilometers
91.96 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.42 mi
Kilometers
143.9 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Brookville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookville
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookville
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
Barrett
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From Brookville
44.7 mi
00h 55m
To Altoona
44.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2596 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on E Main St

    3128 ft · 1 min · E Main St

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 28 North

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 28 North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    41 mi · 44 min · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  21. 21

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
41 mi · 46%
Tyrone Pike
26.6 mi · 30%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 8%
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.84 mi · 3%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3%
Shawville Highway
1.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

41 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
57.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrett
00h 55m from Brookville
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brookville and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Brookville and 44.7 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 57.2 miles (92 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brookville and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Barrett

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

40 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

55 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

67 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

83 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookville and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 57.14 mi (91.96 km).

Brookville

#1 Brookville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,762
Coordinates41.1611700, -79.0830900
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookville (-79.08309, 41.16117)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.49 $28.97
Premium $4.95 $15.61 $31.21
Diesel $5.98 $18.84 $37.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookville and Altoona. The current time is 22:05:33.

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.