How far is New Garden, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from New Garden, PA to Altoona, PA is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.34 mi
03h 32m
Flight
147.76 mi
237.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.76 mi
Kilometers
237.8 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.34 mi
Kilometers
330.47 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in New Garden
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Garden
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Garden
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From New Garden
103 mi
01h 46m
To Altoona
102.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Garden and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Garden and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on Newark Road

    1740 ft · 48 sec · Newark Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    45 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Gap Newport Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gap Newport Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    2888 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    2749 ft · 54 sec · Gap Newport Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Gap-Newport Pike

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike

    42 m · 2 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Newport Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newport Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Gap-Newport Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    56 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    2051 ft · 50 sec · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    885 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    765 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  25. 25

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
102 mi · 50%
I 99 North
33 mi · 16%
PA 283 West
28.9 mi · 14%
Gap-Newport Pike
10.7 mi · 5%
Gap Newport Pike
8.02 mi · 4%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
01h 46m from New Garden
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Garden and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Garden to Altoona?

The road trip is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from New Garden and 102.4 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.62 one way or $59.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Garden and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Garden and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 147.76 mi (237.8 km).

New Garden

#1 New Garden

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population12,237
Coordinates39.8142800, -75.7521600
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark Road (-75.752063, 39.814289)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.43 L · about $29.62
Round trip
$59.25
14.5 gal · 54.86 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.62 $59.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.34 $66.69
Premium $4.95 $35.92 $71.83
Diesel $5.98 $43.36 $86.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Garden and Altoona. The current time is 22:13:10.

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.