How far is Green Tree, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Green Tree, PA to Altoona, PA is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
101.97 mi
02h 23m
Flight
87.09 mi
140.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.09 mi
Kilometers
140.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.97 mi
Kilometers
164.11 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Green Tree
Sat, Apr 18, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Tree
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Tree
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
Black Lick
PA

Census designated place

From Green Tree
50.9 mi
01h 11m
To Altoona
51.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Tree and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    39 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2921 ft · 1 min · Greentree Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 60%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 14%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 13%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 2%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Lick
01h 11m from Green Tree
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Green Tree and 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 Green Tree to Altoona?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Black Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Green Tree and 51.1 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Green Tree and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Black Lick

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

24 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

27 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

36 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Tree and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 87.09 mi (140.16 km).

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#1 Green Tree

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,968
Coordinates40.4117400, -80.0456100
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Green Tree (-80.04561, 40.41174)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.62 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.42
7.2 gal · 27.24 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.71 $29.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.56 $33.11
Premium $4.95 $17.83 $35.67
Diesel $5.98 $21.53 $43.06

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 Green Tree and Altoona. The current time is 23:01:54.

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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.