How far is Forward, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Forward, PA to Altoona, PA is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 01h 25m.
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 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forward and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forward and Altoona.
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Start on the route
6 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
2.6 mi · 8 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
4.6 mi · 12 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Border Street
1 km · 1 min · Border Street
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Turn right onto Whistler Street
126 m · 8 sec · Whistler Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Woodstown Highway
736 ft · 17 sec · Woodstown Highway
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Take the ramp right
1290 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway
14.4 mi · 17 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Portage Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
602 ft · 14 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
155 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 22 East: Altoona
2537 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10.2 mi · 12 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 Forward 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.
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway
14.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Forward and Partly Sunny then 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 Forward to Altoona?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Wilmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Forward and 27.8 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Forward and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmore
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 Wilmore.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forward and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 36.45 mi (58.66 km).
#1 Forward
Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,018 |
| Coordinates | 40.1314700, -78.8647500 |
| Altitude | 771 |
| 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: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
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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