How far is Hermitage, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Hermitage, PA to Altoona, PA is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.36 mi
02h 46m
Flight
118.12 mi
190.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.12 mi
Kilometers
190.09 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.36 mi
Kilometers
240.37 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM EDT
Return by in Hermitage
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hermitage
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hermitage
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
Manorville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hermitage
74.6 mi
01h 23m
To Altoona
74.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    851 ft · 22 sec · East State Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Connelly Boulevard

    3 m · 1 sec · East Connelly Boulevard

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Connelly Boulevard

    1746 ft · 39 sec · East Connelly Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Hermitage Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Castle Road

    1029 ft · 22 sec · New Castle Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 South: New Castle

    1195 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 East: Butler

    6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    46.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East, US 422 Business West: Indiana

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    50.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 2 min · West High Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermitage 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 422 East
103 mi · 69%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 11%
Beaver Valley Expressway
15.2 mi · 10%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 4%
South Hermitage Road
2.83 mi · 2%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 422 East

Keep slight right

50.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manorville
01h 23m from Hermitage
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Hermitage 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 Hermitage to Altoona?

The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Manorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Hermitage and 74.8 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Hermitage and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Manorville

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

53 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

55 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

72 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hermitage and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 118.12 mi (190.09 km).

Hermitage

#1 Hermitage

City in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population15,468
Coordinates41.2333900, -80.4486800
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-80.448679, 41.233352)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.95 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.07
10.54 gal · 39.9 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.53 $43.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.24 $48.47
Premium $4.95 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $5.98 $31.51 $63.03

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hermitage and Altoona. The current time is 19:29:50.

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.