How far is Cranberry, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Cranberry, PA to Altoona, PA is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
157.26 mi
03h 02m
Flight
129.04 mi
207.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.04 mi
Kilometers
207.67 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.26 mi
Kilometers
253.08 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 12, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Cranberry
Mon, Apr 13, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cranberry
2026-04-12T20:23
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 12, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cranberry
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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Cranberry
78.5 mi
01h 31m
To Altoona
78.7 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Cranberry Road

    124 m · 23 sec · Old Cranberry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harwood Road

    1316 ft · 38 sec · Harwood Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  7. 7

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  17. 17

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  19. 19

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranberry and Altoona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.2 mi · 61%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 15%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 15%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 2%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 2%
Susquehanna Boulevard
2.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.2 mi · 01h 43m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
01h 31m from Cranberry
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cranberry and Mostly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Cranberry and 78.7 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cranberry and Mostly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

88 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cranberry and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 129.04 mi (207.67 km).

Cranberry

#1 Cranberry

Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Population6,218
Coordinates40.9539700, -75.9977000
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Cranberry (-75.9977, 40.95397)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.55 L · about $23.25
Round trip
$46.50
11.38 gal · 43.1 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.25 $46.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.17 $52.34
Premium $4.95 $28.19 $56.38
Diesel $5.98 $34.03 $68.05

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cranberry and Altoona. The current time is 20:23:51.

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.