How far is Harborcreek, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Harborcreek, PA to Altoona, PA is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
210.05 mi
03h 34m
Flight
139.62 mi
224.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.62 mi
Kilometers
224.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.05 mi
Kilometers
338.05 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Mon, May 25, 7:37 PM EDT
Return by in Harborcreek
Mon, May 25, 11:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harborcreek
2026-05-25T16:03
Arrive Altoona
Mon, May 25, 7:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harborcreek
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
Knox
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harborcreek
113.2 mi
01h 47m
To Altoona
96.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Road

    615 ft · 27 sec · Buffalo Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    12.5 mi · 17 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-79 South: Pittsburgh

    2638 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  24. 24

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harborcreek 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 49%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
60.9 mi · 29%
Tyrone Pike
26.6 mi · 13%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Depot Road
2.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 51m

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.4 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knox
01h 47m from Harborcreek
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Harborcreek and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Harborcreek to Altoona?

The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Knox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Harborcreek and 96.8 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.28 one way or $60.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Harborcreek and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Knox

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

96 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
BUS

Jamestown, New York

99 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

103 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harborcreek and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 139.62 mi (224.69 km).

Harborcreek

#1 Harborcreek

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population16,998
Coordinates42.1664500, -79.9528300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo Road (-79.952865, 42.166456)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.06 L · about $30.28
Round trip
$60.55
14.82 gal · 56.12 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.28 $60.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.08 $68.16
Premium $4.95 $36.71 $73.42
Diesel $5.98 $44.31 $88.62

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Harborcreek and Altoona. The current time is 16:03:02.

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.