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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Quick Snapshot
Road
215.55 mi
03h 44m
Flight
138.98 mi
223.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.98 mi
Kilometers
223.67 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.55 mi
Kilometers
346.89 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in North East
Sat, Apr 18, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North East
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North East
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
Corsica
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North East
97.3 mi
01h 52m
To Altoona
118.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    97 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    79 m · 19 sec · Vine Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    77 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Lake Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Station Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Station Road

  6. 6

    Continue on PA-89

    8.4 mi · 13 min · PA-89

  7. 7

    Continue on Station Road

    1 km · 59 sec · Station Road

  8. 8

    Continue on PA-8/PA-89

    1.4 mi · 2 min · PA-8/PA-89

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2415 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Smiley Hill Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Smiley Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Titusville Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

  14. 14

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Erie Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street

  16. 16

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hydetown Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Spring Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Spring Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Diamond Street

    780 ft · 22 sec · Diamond Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Titusville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Tionesta Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Route 36 and 62

    1833 ft · 28 sec · Route 36 and 62

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    2843 ft · 48 sec · Elm Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Route 208

    5 mi · 8 min · Route 208

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 208

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Route 208

  30. 30

    Continue on North School Street

    2090 ft · 41 sec · North School Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Route 322

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight right

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    52 mi · 56 min · Keystone Shortway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  43. 43

    Continue on North Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike

  45. 45

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  46. 46

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  49. 49

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  51. 51

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  53. 53

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  54. 54

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  55. 55

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  56. 56

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  57. 57

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  58. 58

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
58 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
52 mi · 24%
Tyrone Pike
26.6 mi · 12%
William Flinn Highway
14.7 mi · 7%
Colonel Drake Highway
13.5 mi · 6%
Route 208
12.3 mi · 6%
PA-89
8.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.6 mi
139 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corsica
01h 52m from North East
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Corsica, 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 Corsica.

RAIL

Latrobe station

97 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

98 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

99 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

100 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North East and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 138.98 mi (223.67 km).

North East

#1 North East

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,013
Coordinates42.2156100, -79.8342200
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.834234, 42.215613)
End: 7th Street (-78.394926, 40.518479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.79 L · about $31.09
Round trip
$62.19
15.22 gal · 57.58 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North East and Altoona. The current time is 08:20:33.

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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.