How far is Grantley, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Grantley, PA to Altoona, PA is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grantley and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantley and Altoona.
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Start on Bee Tree Road
625 ft · 30 sec · Bee Tree Road
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Turn right onto Summit Terrace
53 m · 10 sec · Summit Terrace
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Turn right onto Grantley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Grantley Road
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Continue on Grantley Street
623 ft · 21 sec · Grantley Street
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Turn right onto West College Avenue
1256 ft · 42 sec · West College Avenue
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Turn left onto South Penn Street
2184 ft · 1 min · South Penn Street
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Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Avenue
2937 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Loucks Road
2440 ft · 56 sec · Loucks Road
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Continue on Arsenal Road
738 ft · 18 sec · Arsenal Road
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Turn sharp left onto North George Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North George Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 83: Harrisburg
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2130 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
96.9 mi · 1 hr 46 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 Grantley 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
96.9 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Grantley and Sunny near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grantley to Altoona?
The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Grantley and 78.3 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Grantley and Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grantley and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 96.52 mi (155.33 km).
#1 Grantley
Census designated place
| Population | 3,628 |
| Coordinates | 39.9403800, -76.7291300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.55 | $45.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.39 | $50.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.35 | $54.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.01 | $66.02 |
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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