How far is McSherrystown, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from McSherrystown, PA to Altoona, PA is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McSherrystown and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McSherrystown and Altoona.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on East Hanover Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on Hanover Street
2446 ft · 45 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on York Street
1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
55 m · 7 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Exit the rotary onto Chambersburg Street
1503 ft · 57 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Continue on Buford Avenue
2641 ft · 1 min · Buford Avenue
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Continue on Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road
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Continue on Lincoln Way East
10.6 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East
13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
110 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
15.5 mi · 17 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 McSherrystown 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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving McSherrystown and Chance Rain Showers then 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 McSherrystown to Altoona?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from McSherrystown and 65.1 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88 miles (141.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McSherrystown and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg
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 McConnellsburg.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Martinsburg station
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McSherrystown and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 88.04 mi (141.69 km).
#1 McSherrystown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,080 |
| Coordinates | 39.8073200, -77.0113700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.75 | $37.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
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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