How far is Montoursville, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Montoursville, PA to Altoona, PA is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
105.37 mi
02h 11m
Flight
92.26 mi
148.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.26 mi
Kilometers
148.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.37 mi
Kilometers
169.57 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Return by in Montoursville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montoursville
2026-04-15T16:09
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 6:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montoursville
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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Montoursville
52.6 mi
01h 05m
To Altoona
52.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 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 Montoursville and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spruce Street

    1373 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Loyalsock Avenue

    1972 ft · 44 sec · North Loyalsock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2625 ft · 60 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1 km · 58 sec · East 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    2071 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Susquehanna Beltway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  8. 8

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona

    1434 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road

  11. 11

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

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  16. 16

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

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  23. 23

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montoursville and Altoona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 23%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 22%
Susquehanna Beltway
16.6 mi · 16%
Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 15%
Keystone Shortway
11.8 mi · 11%
Nittany Valley Drive
4.78 mi · 5%
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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
01h 05m from Montoursville
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Montoursville 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 Montoursville to Altoona?

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Montoursville and 52.8 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Montoursville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

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Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montoursville and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 92.26 mi (148.48 km).

Montoursville

#1 Montoursville

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population4,393
Coordinates41.2542500, -76.9205200
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Montoursville (-76.92052, 41.25425)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $15.20
Round trip
$30.40
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.20 $30.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.11 $34.22
Premium $4.95 $18.43 $36.86
Diesel $5.98 $22.25 $44.49

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 Montoursville and Altoona. The current time is 16:09:20.

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.