How far is Camp Hill, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Camp Hill, PA to Altoona, PA is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
132.72 mi
02h 07m
Flight
79.98 mi
128.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.98 mi
Kilometers
128.71 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.72 mi
Kilometers
213.6 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Return by in Camp Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Hill
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camp Hill
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 Camp Hill
66.3 mi
01h 03m
To Altoona
66.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Hill and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    20 m · 6 sec · South 21st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 32nd Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South 32nd Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1855 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camp Hill 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
91.2 mi · 69%
I 99 North
33 mi · 25%
South 32nd Street
3.74 mi · 3%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Market Street
0.79 mi · 1%
6th Avenue
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.9 mi · 01h 40m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
01h 03m from Camp Hill
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Camp Hill and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camp Hill to Altoona?

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 66.3 miles from Camp Hill and 66.4 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Camp Hill and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny 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 Camp Hill and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 79.98 mi (128.71 km).

Camp Hill

#1 Camp Hill

Town in Pennsylvania, United Staes of America

Population7,919
Coordinates40.2398100, -76.9199700
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.919746, 40.239787)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.52 $43.05
Premium $4.95 $23.18 $46.37
Diesel $5.98 $27.99 $55.97

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 Camp Hill and Altoona. The current time is 02:04:24.

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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.