How far is Campbelltown, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Campbelltown, PA to Altoona, PA is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
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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 59m.
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 Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Campbelltown and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Campbelltown and Altoona.
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Start on West Main Street
23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Horseshoe Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Horseshoe Pike
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Continue on East Governor Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road
28 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road
2172 ft · 37 sec · East Governor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road
33 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road
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Turn right onto Hockersville Road
3022 ft · 1 min · Hockersville Road
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Turn left onto West Chocolate Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Chocolate Avenue
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
1151 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
2115 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1855 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 44 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 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 Campbelltown and Altoona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Campbelltown and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Campbelltown to Altoona?
The road trip is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Campbelltown and 75.7 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Campbelltown and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Campbelltown and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 96.65 mi (155.55 km).
#1 Campbelltown
Census designated place
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 40.2775900, -76.5852500 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.93 | $63.87 |
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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