How far is New London, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from New London, PA to Altoona, PA is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and Altoona.
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Start on State Road
35 m · 6 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto Newark Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road
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Continue on Newark Road
7.3 mi · 13 min · Newark Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Homeville Road
44 m · 6 sec · Homeville Road
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Turn right onto Newark Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.4 mi · 11 min · Georgetown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Georgetown Road
2099 ft · 43 sec · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6 mi · 10 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Historic Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Historic Drive
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Turn right onto Hartman Bridge Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hartman Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway East
7.9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Highway East
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg
28.9 mi · 34 min
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Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
765 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
101.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 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 New London 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving New London and Rain Showers Likely then 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 London to Altoona?
The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from New London and 101 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.09 one way or $58.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around New London and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 142.42 mi (229.21 km).
#1 New London
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.7826100, -75.8755000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.74 | $65.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.27 | $70.54 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $42.58 | $85.16 |
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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