How far is Granville, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Granville, PA to Altoona, PA is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.02 mi
01h 37m
Flight
40.46 mi
65.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.46 mi
Kilometers
65.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.02 mi
Kilometers
104.64 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granville
2026-04-18T23:39
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Huntingdon
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States

From Granville
32.5 mi
00h 48m
To Altoona
32.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North River Road

    123 m · 18 sec · North River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Granville Road

    1196 ft · 53 sec · Granville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Snooks Hill Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Snooks Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Mattawana Boulevard

    142 m · 9 sec · Mattawana Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on East John Street

    2334 ft · 54 sec · East John Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    31.9 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Birmingham Pike

    9 mi · 13 min · Birmingham Pike

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  17. 17

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Birmingham Pike
17.6 mi · 27%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4%
Snooks Hill Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Greenwood Road
0.62 mi · 1%
6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi · 1%
Sabbath Rest Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

31.9 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntingdon
00h 48m from Granville
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Granville and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Huntingdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Granville and 32.5 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.40 one way or $18.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Granville and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Huntingdon

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

28 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

33 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

38 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Granville and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 40.46 mi (65.12 km).

Granville

#1 Granville

Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,971
Coordinates40.5536900, -77.6255500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Granville (-77.62555, 40.55369)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.80
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.40 $18.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.58 $21.16
Premium $4.95 $11.39 $22.79
Diesel $5.98 $13.75 $27.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Granville and Altoona. The current time is 23:39:26.

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.