How far is Hegins, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Hegins, PA to Altoona, PA is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.31 mi
03h 05m
Flight
99.96 mi
160.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.96 mi
Kilometers
160.87 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.31 mi
Kilometers
248.34 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Hegins
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hegins
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hegins
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
Loganton
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hegins
77.1 mi
01h 32m
To Altoona
77.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Good Spring Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Good Spring Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Deep Creek Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Deep Creek Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Deep Creek Road

    6 mi · 13 min · Deep Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sunbury Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sunbury Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  23. 23

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.1 mi · 41%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 16%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 15%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 7%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 6%
Deep Creek Road
7.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loganton
01h 32m from Hegins
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hegins and Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Loganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Hegins and 77.2 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hegins and Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Loganton

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

85 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

93 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hegins and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 99.96 mi (160.87 km).

Hegins

#1 Hegins

Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population3,357
Coordinates40.6514800, -76.4977400
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Hegins (-76.49774, 40.65148)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.02 $50.04
Premium $4.95 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $5.98 $32.53 $65.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hegins and Altoona. The current time is 00:55:13.

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.