How far is Mount Carmel, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Carmel, PA to Altoona, PA is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Altoona.
-
1
Start on Mount Carmel Ridge Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Mount Carmel Ridge Road
-
2
Continue straight
901 ft · 40 sec
-
3
Continue on Winterhill Road
1.9 mi · 8 min · Winterhill Road
-
4
Turn right onto George Town Road
2 mi · 5 min · George Town Road
-
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dragon Highway
1127 ft · 15 sec · Dragon Highway
-
6
Continue on Hornet Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Hornet Highway
-
7
Continue on Husky Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Husky Highway
-
8
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
-
9
Continue on United States Highway 250
12.4 mi · 14 min · United States Highway 250
-
10
Turn left onto Adams Street
769 ft · 16 sec · Adams Street
-
11
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1752 ft · 60 sec · Jefferson Street
-
12
Turn left onto Merchant Street
1120 ft · 34 sec · Merchant Street
-
13
Continue on East Park Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Park Avenue
-
14
Turn right onto Grafton Road
1921 ft · 56 sec · Grafton Road
-
15
Take the ramp slight right
1007 ft · 25 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
1779 ft · 43 sec
-
18
Continue straight
77.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Bedford
680 ft · 31 sec
-
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ali Ghan Road
1455 ft · 26 sec · Ali Ghan Road
-
21
Turn left
62.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min
-
22
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
-
23
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
-
24
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
-
25
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
-
26
Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Carmel 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 68 East
Continue straight
77.8 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Carmel and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Altoona?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Mount Carmel and 99.1 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Carmel and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
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 Addison.
Grantsville, MD
Frostburg, MD
Connellsville station
Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 123.13 mi (198.16 km).
#1 Mount Carmel
Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,708 |
| Coordinates | 39.7717500, -80.5114700 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.15 | $64.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.63 | $69.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.80 | $83.60 |
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 16, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.