How far is Douglass, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Douglass, PA to Altoona, PA is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77 miles (123.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglass and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglass and Altoona.
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Start on Nichols Hill Road
47 m · 7 sec · Nichols Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Douglas Run Road
1666 ft · 33 sec · Douglas Run Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1279 ft · 27 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
1 km · 1 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
979 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Sutersville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Sutersville Road
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Turn right onto North Water Street
3229 ft · 2 min · North Water Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 km · 59 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
2019 ft · 36 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn left onto Greensburg Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Greensburg Pike
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Continue on West Newton Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1091 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 136
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 136
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Turn right onto West Newton Street
1125 ft · 26 sec · West Newton Street
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Turn left
2225 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
8.5 mi · 9 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
1468 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 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 Douglass 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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34.3 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Douglass and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Douglass to Altoona?
The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Germany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Douglass and 46.5 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77 miles (123.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Douglass and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Germany
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 Germany.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglass and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 76.98 mi (123.89 km).
#1 Douglass
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,582 |
| Coordinates | 40.2439600, -79.8122700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.39 | $40.78 |
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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