How far is North Wales, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from North Wales, PA to Altoona, PA is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Wales and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wales and Altoona.
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Start on East Walnut Street
2031 ft · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on North Wales Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Wales Road
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Turn slight left onto Morris Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Morris Road
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn slight right onto Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
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Turn left onto Stenton Avenue
2359 ft · 52 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on Walton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Germantown Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
188 mi · 3 hr 24 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 North Wales 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
188 mi · 03h 24m
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 Wales 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 North Wales to Altoona?
The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from North Wales and 117.1 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.5 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 8:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Wales and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Schlusser
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 Schlusser.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Wales and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 165.43 mi (266.24 km).
#1 North Wales
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2109400, -75.2782300 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.94 | $75.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.87 | $81.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.34 | $98.67 |
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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