How far is Jeannette, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Jeannette, PA to Altoona, PA is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jeannette and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeannette and Altoona.
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Start on Gaskill Avenue
49 m · 10 sec · Gaskill Avenue
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Continue on Gaskill Avenue
68 m · 5 sec · Gaskill Avenue
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
2831 ft · 58 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue
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Turn left
3193 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
4.5 mi · 5 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
1468 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34.3 mi · 47 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 Jeannette 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
34.3 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Jeannette and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jeannette to Altoona?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Armagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Jeannette and 40.5 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Jeannette and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Armagh
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 Armagh.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jeannette and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 65.54 mi (105.47 km).
#1 Jeannette
City in Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.3281200, -79.6153200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 7th Street (-78.394926, 40.518479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.73 | $23.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $17.16 | $34.33 |
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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