How far is Drexel Hill, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Drexel Hill, PA to Altoona, PA is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Drexel Hill and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drexel Hill and Altoona.
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Start on the route
72 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Garrett Road
3025 ft · 2 min · Garrett Road
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Turn left onto North Lansdowne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Lansdowne Avenue
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Continue on Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2005 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
2184 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Drexel Hill 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
181 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Drexel Hill 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 Drexel Hill to Altoona?
The road trip is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Drexel Hill and 117.8 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.95 one way or $67.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Drexel Hill and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Schlusser
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 Schlusser.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Drexel Hill and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 168.34 mi (270.92 km).
#1 Drexel Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 28,043 |
| Coordinates | 39.9470600, -75.2921300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $33.95 | $67.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.22 | $76.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.17 | $82.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.69 | $99.39 |
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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