How far is North Braddock, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from North Braddock, PA to Altoona, PA is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Braddock and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Braddock and Altoona.
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Start on Brinton Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · Brinton Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1088 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
645 ft · 21 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
83 m · 13 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Turn left onto Bessemer Avenue
90 m · 13 sec · Bessemer Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Avenue
2148 ft · 1 min · Linden Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beech Avenue
96 m · 18 sec · Beech Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tri-Boro Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Tri-Boro Expressway
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Turn left onto Monroeville Avenue
117 m · 12 sec · Monroeville Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lynn Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Monroeville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Monroeville Road
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Continue on Monroeville Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Monroeville Boulevard
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Turn left onto Stroschein Road
1368 ft · 36 sec · Stroschein Road
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
45.7 mi · 1 hr 8 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 North Braddock 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
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
45.7 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving North Braddock 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 North Braddock to Altoona?
The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Armagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from North Braddock and 45.5 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Braddock and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Armagh
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 Armagh.
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Latrobe station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Braddock and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 76.47 mi (123.07 km).
#1 North Braddock
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,635 |
| Coordinates | 40.3989600, -79.8408800 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.14 | $38.27 |
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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