How far is Conestoga, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Conestoga, PA to Altoona, PA is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.71 mi
03h 33m
Flight
115.2 mi
185.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.2 mi
Kilometers
185.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.71 mi
Kilometers
285.99 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Conestoga
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conestoga
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conestoga
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Conestoga
88.7 mi
01h 46m
To Altoona
89 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on New Danville Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · New Danville Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Millersville Road

    5 mi · 10 min · Millersville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rohrerstown Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Rohrerstown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harrisburg Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Road

    1 km · 1 min · State Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    765 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  15. 15

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conestoga 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
102 mi · 57%
I 99 North
33 mi · 19%
State Road
26 mi · 15%
Millersville Road
4.97 mi · 3%
New Danville Pike
2.33 mi · 1%
Rohrerstown Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
115.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
01h 46m from Conestoga
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Conestoga 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 Conestoga to Altoona?

The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Conestoga and 89 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.62 one way or $51.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Conestoga and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conestoga and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 115.2 mi (185.39 km).

Conestoga

#1 Conestoga

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,879
Coordinates39.9406600, -76.3463500
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Conestoga (-76.34635, 39.94066)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $25.62
Round trip
$51.24
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.62 $51.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $4.95 $31.06 $62.12
Diesel $5.98 $37.49 $74.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conestoga and Altoona. The current time is 22:44:03.

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.