How far is Milton, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Milton, PA to Altoona, PA is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 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
84.02 mi
01h 44m
Flight
50.83 mi
81.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.83 mi
Kilometers
81.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.02 mi
Kilometers
135.21 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Milton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 11:57 PM 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 Milton
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
Greenwich
PA

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

From Milton
35.2 mi
00h 52m
To Altoona
48.8 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Allen Flats Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Allen Flats Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Goodville Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Goodville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dayton Smicksburg Road

    796 ft · 28 sec · Dayton Smicksburg Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Kittanning Street

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Kittanning Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Tanoma Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Tanoma Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Barr Slope Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Barr Slope Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 403 Highway North

    1 km · 1 min · Route 403 Highway North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Larch Road

    141 m · 21 sec · Larch Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Larch Road

    3165 ft · 2 min · Larch Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hickory Road

    2763 ft · 2 min · Hickory Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Shawna Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Shawna Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Philadelphia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Crawford Avenue

    1052 ft · 16 sec · Crawford Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 40th Street

    106 m · 5 sec · 40th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Bigler Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Bigler Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Theatre Road

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Theatre Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1632 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    3133 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Carroll Street

    2560 ft · 43 sec · East Carroll Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Carroll Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Carroll Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Mellon Avenue

    3200 ft · 54 sec · Mellon Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto 5th Avenue

    1421 ft · 28 sec · 5th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Magee Avenue

    2809 ft · 50 sec · Magee Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Liberty Street

    2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    2994 ft · 58 sec · 12th Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue

    818 ft · 16 sec · Chestnut Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1818 ft · 44 sec · 8th Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    103 m · 13 sec · 6th Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
39 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Colonel Drake Highway
15.5 mi · 18%
Main Street
6.37 mi · 8%
Kittanning Street
5.63 mi · 7%
Tanoma Road
3.69 mi · 4%
Carroll Road
3.04 mi · 4%
Shawna Road
2.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

8.49 mi · 00h 15m

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
+33.2 mi
50.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwich
00h 52m from Milton
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milton and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 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?

Greenwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Milton and 48.8 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 $12.09 one way or $24.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milton and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwich

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

40 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

49 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Latrobe station

63 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 50.83 mi (81.8 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population6,550
Coordinates40.9097900, -79.2167000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 839 (-79.216682, 40.909789)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $12.09
Round trip
$24.19
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.09 $24.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.61 $27.23
Premium $4.95 $14.66 $29.33
Diesel $5.98 $17.70 $35.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Altoona. The current time is 22:12:46.

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.