How far is North East, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from North East, PA to Altoona, PA is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North East and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East and Altoona.
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Start on the route
97 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Vine Street
79 m · 19 sec · Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
77 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Lake Street
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Continue on Station Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Station Road
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Continue on PA-89
8.4 mi · 13 min · PA-89
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Continue on Station Road
1 km · 59 sec · Station Road
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Continue on PA-8/PA-89
1.4 mi · 2 min · PA-8/PA-89
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Continue on Main Street
2415 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Smiley Hill Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Smiley Hill Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Hydetown Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road
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Continue on West Spring Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Spring Street
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Continue on Diamond Street
780 ft · 22 sec · Diamond Street
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Turn straight onto East Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
1833 ft · 28 sec · Route 36 and 62
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
2843 ft · 48 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Route 208
5 mi · 8 min · Route 208
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Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi · 11 min · Route 208
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Continue on North School Street
2090 ft · 41 sec · North School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 322
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322
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Take the ramp slight right
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
52 mi · 56 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
1699 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on North Centre Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street
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Continue on Tyrone Pike
13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike
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Take the ramp right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
1574 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane
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Continue on East Walton Avenue
687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Bellwood Avenue
1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
669 ft · 11 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 East and Altoona.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
52 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North East and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North East to Altoona?
The road trip is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Corsica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.3 miles from North East and 118.2 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.6 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 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.09 one way or $62.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North East and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Corsica
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 Corsica.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North East and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 138.98 mi (223.67 km).
#1 North East
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,013 |
| Coordinates | 42.2156100, -79.8342200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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 (-78.394926, 40.518479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $31.09 | $62.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $45.51 | $91.02 |
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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