How far is Burrell, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Burrell, PA to Altoona, PA is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
58.16 mi
01h 19m
Flight
46.34 mi
74.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.34 mi
Kilometers
74.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.16 mi
Kilometers
93.6 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Burrell
Sat, Apr 18, 11:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burrell
2026-04-18T09:16
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burrell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ebensburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Burrell
29 mi
00h 39m
To Altoona
29.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward US 22 East, US 119 North

    892 ft · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    17.3 mi · 24 min · William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burrell 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.1 mi · 59%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 23%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 9%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 3%
6th Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
I 99
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

17.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ebensburg
00h 39m from Burrell
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burrell and Mostly Sunny then 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 Burrell to Altoona?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Ebensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Burrell and 29.1 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ebensburg

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

24 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

28 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Latrobe station

59 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burrell and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 46.34 mi (74.58 km).

Burrell

#1 Burrell

Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Population4,101
Coordinates40.4170100, -79.2661500
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Burrell (-79.26615, 40.41701)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 Burrell and Altoona. The current time is 09:16:15.

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.