How far is Dickinson, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Dickinson, PA to Altoona, PA is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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 00m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dickinson and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson and Altoona.
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Start on East Main Street
991 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Centerville Road
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Continue on South High Street
1590 ft · 39 sec · South High Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1354 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Greenspring Road
6 mi · 11 min · Greenspring Road
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Continue on Newville Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Newville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1876 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Mountain Street
781 ft · 13 sec · North Mountain Street
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Enola Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Enola Road
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1079 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Highway
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Take the ramp right
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2375 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
56.4 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Dickinson 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
56.4 mi · 01h 03m
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 Dickinson and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickinson to Altoona?
The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Dickinson and 56.2 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dickinson and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickinson and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 62.46 mi (100.52 km).
#1 Dickinson
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,385 |
| Coordinates | 40.1134200, -77.3349800 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| 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 (-78.394928, 40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $16.22 | $32.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.67 | $39.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
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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