How far is Gregg, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Gregg, PA to Altoona, PA is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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.
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gregg and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gregg and Altoona.
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Start on Gregg Station Road
2713 ft · 1 min · Gregg Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nike Site Road
2082 ft · 46 sec · Nike Site Road
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Turn right onto Noblestown Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Noblestown Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2930 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mansfield Boulevard
1854 ft · 42 sec · Mansfield Boulevard
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
104 m · 11 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1072 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
607 ft · 21 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Academy Street
111 m · 13 sec · Academy Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh
886 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1140 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 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 Gregg 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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Gregg 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 Gregg to Altoona?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Gregg and 54.6 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gregg and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
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 Smith.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
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Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gregg and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 93.35 mi (150.24 km).
#1 Gregg
Township in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 4,637 |
| Coordinates | 40.4064600, -80.1645000 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.07 | $38.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.02 | $46.05 |
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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