How far is Fountain Hill, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Fountain Hill, PA to Altoona, PA is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
209.24 mi
04h 13m
Flight
157.55 mi
253.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.55 mi
Kilometers
253.55 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.24 mi
Kilometers
336.74 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Fountain Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 11:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Hill
2026-04-18T02:40
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fountain Hill
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
McEwensville
PA

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Fountain Hill
104.5 mi
02h 06m
To Altoona
104.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hill and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway

    46 m · 3 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Emmaus Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Emaus Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Emaus Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mack Boulevard

    743 ft · 26 sec · Mack Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Devonshire Road

    1318 ft · 38 sec · Devonshire Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Downyflake Lane

    1628 ft · 48 sec · Downyflake Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lehigh Street

    2242 ft · 50 sec · Lehigh Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West, PA 309 North: Harrisburg, Tamaqua

    2309 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg

    24.3 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Locust Gap Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Colonial Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · Colonial Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  37. 37

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

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  42. 42

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  44. 44

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  45. 45

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  46. 46

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Hill 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
49 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.1 mi · 30%
I 78 West
27.8 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 12%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 11%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 5%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwensville
02h 06m from Fountain Hill
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain Hill and Mostly Sunny 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 Fountain Hill to Altoona?

The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

McEwensville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Fountain Hill and 104.8 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.15 one way or $60.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Hill and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near McEwensville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

81 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Lewistown

84 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

94 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hill and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 157.55 mi (253.55 km).

Fountain Hill

#1 Fountain Hill

City in Ashley County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population4,713
Coordinates40.6014900, -75.3951800
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Fountain Hill (-75.39518, 40.60149)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.95 L · about $30.15
Round trip
$60.31
14.76 gal · 55.9 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.15 $60.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.94 $67.88
Premium $4.95 $36.56 $73.12
Diesel $5.98 $44.13 $88.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain Hill and Altoona. The current time is 02:40:25.

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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.