How far is Munhall, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Munhall, PA to Altoona, PA is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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 01h 55m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Munhall and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Munhall and Altoona.
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Start on Main Street
1212 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Farragut Street
63 m · 6 sec · Farragut Street
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Turn right onto Vondera Street
1439 ft · 40 sec · Vondera Street
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Continue on Homestead Duquesne Road
1202 ft · 38 sec · Homestead Duquesne Road
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Turn left onto Duquesne Avenue
2551 ft · 1 min · Duquesne Avenue
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Turn left onto Home Street
25 m · 4 sec · Home Street
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Turn left onto Greensprings Avenue
150 m · 13 sec · Greensprings Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Cypress Street
51 m · 10 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1307 ft · 1 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitaker Street
753 ft · 21 sec · Whitaker Street
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Continue on Whitaker Way
595 ft · 19 sec · Whitaker Way
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Turn right onto Mifflin Street
928 ft · 26 sec · Mifflin Street
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Continue on Mifflin Road
731 ft · 22 sec · Mifflin Road
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Turn left onto River Road
133 m · 20 sec · River Road
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Turn slight left onto Rankin Bridge, Swissvale
775 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Rankin Bridge
2445 ft · 1 min · Rankin Bridge
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · South Braddock Avenue
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
2057 ft · 52 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
962 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7.9 mi · 11 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 Munhall 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Munhall 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 Munhall to Altoona?
The road trip is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 48.2 miles from Munhall and 49.6 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Munhall 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 Munhall and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 79.62 mi (128.13 km).
#1 Munhall
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,930 |
| Coordinates | 40.3922900, -79.9000500 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 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 | $14.10 | $28.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.63 | $41.26 |
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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