How far is Moosic, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Moosic, PA to Altoona, PA is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moosic and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moosic and Altoona.
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Start on Lucas Court
31 m · 8 sec · Lucas Court
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
59 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Spring Street
1214 ft · 50 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Birney Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Birney Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 81 South
1433 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
1574 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane
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Continue on East Walton Avenue
687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Bellwood Avenue
1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
669 ft · 11 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 Moosic and Altoona.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Moosic and Sunny near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moosic to Altoona?
The road trip is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Moosic and 93.3 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.56 one way or $53.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moosic and Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
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 Carroll.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moosic and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 150.17 mi (241.67 km).
#1 Moosic
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,813 |
| Coordinates | 41.3534100, -75.7382500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $26.56 | $53.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.87 | $77.74 |
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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