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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on Main Street
2596 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on E Main St
3128 ft · 1 min · E Main St
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Continue on State Route 28 North
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 28 North
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Take the ramp slight right
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
41 mi · 44 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
1699 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on North Centre Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street
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Continue on Tyrone Pike
13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike
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Take the ramp right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
1574 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane
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Continue on East Walton Avenue
687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Bellwood Avenue
1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barrett.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookville and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 57.14 mi (91.96 km).
#1 Brookville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,762 |
| Coordinates | 41.1611700, -79.0830900 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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