How far is Littlestown, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Littlestown, PA to Altoona, PA is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
128.65 mi
02h 59m
Flight
87.32 mi
140.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.32 mi
Kilometers
140.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.65 mi
Kilometers
207.05 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 11, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Littlestown
Sat, Apr 11, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Littlestown
2026-04-10T21:42
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 11, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Littlestown
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
McConnellsburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Littlestown
64.2 mi
01h 29m
To Altoona
64.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
74°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Queen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Queen Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Baltimore Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 116

    1055 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hanover Street

    2446 ft · 45 sec · Hanover Street

  8. 8

    Continue on York Street

    1169 ft · 43 sec · York Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square

    55 m · 7 sec · Chambersburg Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Chambersburg Street

    1503 ft · 57 sec · Chambersburg Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Buford Avenue

    2641 ft · 1 min · Buford Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Chambersburg Road

    13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lincoln Way East

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 44 sec · Business 220

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Littlestown 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
33 mi · 26%
Lincoln Way East
24.5 mi · 19%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 16%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15.8 mi · 12%
Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 10%
Baltimore Pike
8.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 99 North

Merge slight left

32.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
87.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McConnellsburg
01h 29m from Littlestown
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Littlestown and Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Littlestown and 64.4 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Littlestown and Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

29 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

40 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

53 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Littlestown and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 87.32 mi (140.53 km).

Littlestown

#1 Littlestown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,498
Coordinates39.7445400, -77.0880400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Littlestown (-77.08804, 39.74454)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.19 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.10
9.08 gal · 34.38 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.55 $37.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.88 $41.76
Premium $4.95 $22.49 $44.98
Diesel $5.98 $27.15 $54.30

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Littlestown and Altoona. The current time is 21:42:12.

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.