How far is North Versailles, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from North Versailles, PA to Altoona, PA is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75 miles (120.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.79 mi
01h 50m
Flight
75 mi
120.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75 mi
Kilometers
120.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.79 mi
Kilometers
146.11 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in North Versailles
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Versailles
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Versailles
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Armagh
PA

Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From North Versailles
45.3 mi
00h 55m
To Altoona
45.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Versailles and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Versailles and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on Peach

    19 m · 8 sec · Peach

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Graham Avenue

    57 m · 12 sec · Graham Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greensburg Avenue

    626 ft · 17 sec · Greensburg Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mosside Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · Mosside Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    611 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    43 mi · 1 hr 3 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Versailles and Altoona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
59.7 mi · 66%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 15%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 6%
Mosside Boulevard
5.02 mi · 6%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Northern Pike
1.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Turn right onto William Penn Highway

43 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
75 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armagh
00h 55m from North Versailles
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving North Versailles 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 Versailles to Altoona?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 Versailles and 45.5 miles from Altoona.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75 miles (120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:48 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around North Versailles and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Armagh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

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Johnstown

17 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

33 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
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Greensburg

47 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

54 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Versailles and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 75 mi (120.7 km).

North Versailles

#1 North Versailles

Township of Pennsylvania

Population9,869
Coordinates40.3797900, -79.8094900
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Peach Way (-79.809528, 40.379732)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.13 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.4 gal · 24.26 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Versailles and Altoona. The current time is 23:08:40.

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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.