How far is Hollidaysburg, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Hollidaysburg, PA to Altoona, PA is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.93 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.32 mi
10.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.32 mi
Kilometers
10.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.93 mi
Kilometers
12.76 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hollidaysburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollidaysburg
2026-04-19T02:05
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hollidaysburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westmont
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hollidaysburg
3.5 mi
00h 08m
To Altoona
4.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Juniata Street

    96 m · 19 sec · South Juniata Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    120 m · 23 sec · Clark Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blair Street

    111 m · 13 sec · Blair Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Penn Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Penn Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Logan Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Logan Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto East Plank Road

    1418 ft · 27 sec · East Plank Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Logan Boulevard
2.78 mi · 35%
Union Avenue
1.37 mi · 17%
6th Avenue
1.35 mi · 17%
Penn Street
0.79 mi · 10%
East Plank Road
0.27 mi · 3%
7th Street
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Logan Boulevard

Continue on Logan Boulevard

2.78 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westmont
00h 08m from Hollidaysburg
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Hollidaysburg and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Hollidaysburg and 4.5 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Hollidaysburg and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Westmont

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

2 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

34 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

47 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollidaysburg and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 6.32 mi (10.17 km).

Hollidaysburg

#1 Hollidaysburg

Borough of Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,632
Coordinates40.4272900, -78.3889000
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: South Juniata Street (-78.388912, 40.427322)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.29 $2.58
Premium $4.95 $1.39 $2.77
Diesel $5.98 $1.67 $3.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollidaysburg and Altoona. The current time is 02:05:32.

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.