How far is Collegeville, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Collegeville, PA to Altoona, PA is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Collegeville and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collegeville and Altoona.
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Start on the route
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
83 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on South Collegeville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Collegeville Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Starr Street
3048 ft · 2 min · Starr Street
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Turn right onto Manavon Street
1247 ft · 45 sec · Manavon Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2743 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Road
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Turn left onto North Morehall Road
3265 ft · 1 min · North Morehall Road
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Take the ramp left toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
174.6 mi · 3 hr 9 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 · 42 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 Collegeville 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
175 mi · 03h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Collegeville 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 Collegeville to Altoona?
The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Collegeville and 111.5 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Collegeville and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Lewistown
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Collegeville and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 156.66 mi (252.12 km).
#1 Collegeville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,093 |
| Coordinates | 40.1856600, -75.4515700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| 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: 7th Street (-78.394926, 40.518479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $32.12 | $64.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.94 | $77.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $47.00 | $94.01 |
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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