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

The driving distance from New Hanover, PA to Altoona, PA is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
217.08 mi
03h 35m
Flight
148.79 mi
239.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.79 mi
Kilometers
239.46 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.08 mi
Kilometers
349.36 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, May 13, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in New Hanover
Wed, May 13, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hanover
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Altoona
Wed, May 13, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hanover
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 Hanover
107.2 mi
01h 47m
To Altoona
109.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lutheran Road

    26 m · 5 sec · Lutheran Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Swamp Pike

    1186 ft · 33 sec · Swamp Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Charlotte Street

    4.2 mi · 9 min · North Charlotte Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wilson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wilson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Street

    967 ft · 36 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Pottstown Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    8.6 mi · 14 min · Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Morgan Way

    1096 ft · 32 sec · Morgan Way

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Quarry Road

    2019 ft · 56 sec · Quarry Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1069 ft · 21 sec · Morgantown Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP

    740 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  18. 18

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hanover 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
153 mi · 71%
I 99 North
33 mi · 15%
Ridge Road
8.64 mi · 4%
Pottstown Pike
6.53 mi · 3%
North Charlotte Street
4.15 mi · 2%
East Main Street
3.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

153 mi · 02h 46m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.3 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
01h 47m from New Hanover
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Hanover and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 107.2 miles from New Hanover and 109.9 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Hanover and Areas Of Frost then 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 Hanover and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 148.79 mi (239.46 km).

New Hanover

#1 New Hanover

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population13,464
Coordinates40.2978800, -75.5812900
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Lutheran Road (-75.581532, 40.298028)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
15.32 gal · 58 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.23 $70.46
Premium $4.95 $37.95 $75.90
Diesel $5.98 $45.81 $91.61

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hanover and Altoona. The current time is 20:59:39.

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.