How far is Mount Oliver, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Oliver, PA to Altoona, PA is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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 Adams County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Oliver and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Oliver and Altoona.
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Start on Hays Avenue
36 m · 6 sec · Hays Avenue
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Turn right onto Brownsville Road
1202 ft · 26 sec · Brownsville Road
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Continue on South 18th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Mission Street
2073 ft · 1 min · Mission Street
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Turn left onto Barry Street
736 ft · 21 sec · Barry Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street
24 m · 8 sec · Josephine Street
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Turn left onto South 27th Street
644 ft · 28 sec · South 27th Street
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Turn right onto Jane Street
74 m · 16 sec · Jane Street
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Turn left onto South 28th Street
1425 ft · 1 min · South 28th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Water Street
141 m · 21 sec · South Water Street
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Turn left onto Hot Metal Street
1669 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street
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Turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 17 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Bates Street
60 m · 3 sec · Bates Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
1345 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.6 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 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 Mount Oliver 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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Oliver and 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 Oliver to Altoona?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Germany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Mount Oliver and 49.3 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mount Oliver and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Germany
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 Germany.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Oliver and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 84.05 mi (135.27 km).
#1 Mount Oliver
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.4142400, -79.9878300 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.00 | $32.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.81 | $41.62 |
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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