How far is Jersey Shore, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Jersey Shore, PA to Altoona, PA is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.18 mi
01h 44m
Flight
75.61 mi
121.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.61 mi
Kilometers
121.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.18 mi
Kilometers
138.69 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey Shore
Wed, Apr 15, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey Shore
2026-04-15T06:34
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey Shore
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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Jersey Shore
43.1 mi
00h 52m
To Altoona
43.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey Shore and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Pleasant Avenue

    782 ft · 39 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Allegheny Street

    3026 ft · 54 sec · Allegheny Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    149 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Thomas Street

    1063 ft · 24 sec · Thomas Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1722 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Appalachian Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona

    1434 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  14. 14

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

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  19. 19

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  21. 21

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey Shore 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 27%
Appalachian Thruway
14.2 mi · 16%
Keystone Shortway
11.8 mi · 14%
Nittany Valley Drive
4.78 mi · 6%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jacksonville Road

Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

24.2 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
00h 52m from Jersey Shore
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jersey Shore and 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 Jersey Shore to Altoona?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Jersey Shore and 43.1 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jersey Shore and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey Shore and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 75.61 mi (121.69 km).

Jersey Shore

#1 Jersey Shore

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,132
Coordinates41.2020200, -77.2644200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey Shore (-77.26442, 41.20202)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $12.42
Round trip
$24.84
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.42 $24.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.98 $27.96
Premium $4.95 $15.06 $30.12
Diesel $5.98 $18.18 $36.36

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey Shore and Altoona. The current time is 06:34:26.

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.