How far is Colerain, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Colerain, PA to Altoona, PA is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.88 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.47 mi
26.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.47 mi
Kilometers
26.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.88 mi
Kilometers
40.04 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Fri, Apr 17, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Colerain
Fri, Apr 17, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colerain
2026-04-17T07:54
Arrive Altoona
Fri, Apr 17, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Colerain
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Tyrone
PA

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Colerain
12.4 mi
00h 18m
To Altoona
12.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Spruce Creek Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Furnace Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Union Furnace Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shovel Works Road

    1692 ft · 1 min · Shovel Works Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Birmingham Pike

    6 mi · 9 min · Birmingham Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  11. 11

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  13. 13

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 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 Colerain 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham Pike
14.6 mi · 59%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 11%
Spruce Creek Road
2.13 mi · 9%
Union Furnace Road
1.43 mi · 6%
Greenwood Road
0.62 mi · 2%
6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Birmingham Pike

Merge slight left

8.57 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyrone
00h 18m from Colerain
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Colerain and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tyrone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Colerain and 12.4 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Colerain and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Tyrone

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

22 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

28 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

56 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colerain and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.5 km).

Colerain

#1 Colerain

Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,935
Coordinates40.6261800, -78.1147300
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Colerain (-78.11473, 40.62618)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Colerain and Altoona. The current time is 07:54:17.

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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.