How far is Duryea, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Duryea, PA to Altoona, PA is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
180.39 mi
03h 28m
Flight
149.91 mi
241.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.91 mi
Kilometers
241.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.39 mi
Kilometers
290.31 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Duryea
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duryea
2026-04-23T08:04
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duryea
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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Duryea
90.1 mi
01h 44m
To Altoona
90.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    558 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    1031 ft · 46 sec · Vine Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto William Street

    2275 ft · 2 min · William Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward William Street

    11 m · 2 sec · William Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto William Street

    649 ft · 13 sec · William Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    80 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1932 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    26.1 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  13. 13

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

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  20. 20

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  21. 21

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 55%
William Street
27.1 mi · 15%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 13%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 13%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 2%
I-80 West
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
01h 44m from Duryea
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Duryea and Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Duryea and 90.3 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.03 one way or $52.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duryea and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 149.91 mi (241.26 km).

Duryea

#1 Duryea

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population4,910
Coordinates41.3439700, -75.7385300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Duryea (-75.73853, 41.34397)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.1 L · about $26.03
Round trip
$52.06
12.74 gal · 48.2 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.03 $52.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.30 $58.59
Premium $4.95 $31.56 $63.11
Diesel $5.98 $38.09 $76.19

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 Duryea and Altoona. The current time is 08:04:14.

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.