How far is Limerick, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Limerick, PA to Altoona, PA is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Limerick and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Limerick and Altoona.
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Start on South Limerick Road
11 m · 9 sec · South Limerick Road
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Turn left onto West Ridge Pike
1569 ft · 40 sec · West Ridge Pike
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Turn left onto North Lewis Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lewis Road
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Turn right onto Linfield Road
3048 ft · 1 min · Linfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Linfield Road
2482 ft · 51 sec · Linfield Road
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Bethel Church Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
11 mi · 18 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on East Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Morgan Way
1096 ft · 32 sec · Morgan Way
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Turn left onto Quarry Road
2019 ft · 56 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1069 ft · 21 sec · Morgantown Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP
740 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
153.1 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 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 Limerick 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
153 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Limerick and Rain Showers near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Limerick to Altoona?
The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Limerick and 110.1 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Limerick and Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Newville
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 Newville.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Limerick and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 152.5 mi (245.43 km).
#1 Limerick
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 19,500 |
| Coordinates | 40.2309300, -75.5221200 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| 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 (-78.394928, 40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.04 | $70.09 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $37.75 | $75.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $45.57 | $91.14 |
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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