How far is Newtown Grant, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Newtown Grant, PA to Altoona, PA is about 255 miles (410.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newtown Grant and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown Grant and Altoona.
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Start on Sparrow Walk
60 m · 11 sec · Sparrow Walk
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Turn right onto Cypress Place
110 m · 18 sec · Cypress Place
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Turn right onto Honey Locust Lane
706 ft · 32 sec · Honey Locust Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Drive
708 ft · 19 sec · North Drive
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Continue on South Drive
1 km · 2 min · South Drive
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Turn left onto Durham Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Newtown Bypass
2023 ft · 33 sec · Newtown Bypass
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Turn left onto Newtown Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Newtown Bypass
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Turn right onto Langhorne Newtown Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Langhorne Newtown Road
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Continue on North Pine Street
1124 ft · 31 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto East Winchester Avenue
830 ft · 28 sec · East Winchester Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Bellevue Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North Bellevue Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Service Road
109 m · 8 sec · Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 1 South, PA 1 South
99 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll
1974 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
206.1 mi · 3 hr 43 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 Newtown Grant 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
206 mi · 03h 43m
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 leaving Newtown Grant 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 Newtown Grant to Altoona?
The road trip is about 255 miles (410.4 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.3 miles from Newtown Grant and 127.7 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Newtown Grant and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg
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 Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newtown Grant and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 181.89 mi (292.73 km).
#1 Newtown Grant
Census designated place
| Population | 3,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.2601100, -74.9548900 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $36.77 | $73.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $44.59 | $89.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $53.82 | $107.64 |
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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