How far is Oakmont, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Oakmont, PA to Altoona, PA is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.09 mi
03h 48m
Flight
166.86 mi
268.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.86 mi
Kilometers
268.53 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.09 mi
Kilometers
375.12 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Oakmont
Sat, Apr 18, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakmont
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakmont
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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Oakmont
114.5 mi
01h 54m
To Altoona
118.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Oakmont and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakmont and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Darby Road

    756 ft · 21 sec · Darby Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Eagle Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Eagle Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Haverford Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Haverford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Line Road

    3044 ft · 1 min · County Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Roberts Road

    651 ft · 31 sec · South Roberts Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    33 m · 8 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Roberts Road

    926 ft · 37 sec · North Roberts Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Gulph Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakmont 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
182 mi · 78%
I 99 North
33 mi · 14%
West Montgomery Avenue
2.52 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Haverford Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.3 mi
166.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
01h 54m from Oakmont
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakmont 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 Oakmont to Altoona?

The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Oakmont and 118.6 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.59 one way or $67.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakmont and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakmont and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 166.86 mi (268.53 km).

Oakmont

#1 Oakmont

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,563
Coordinates39.9870600, -75.3079600
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.308294, 39.98703)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.13 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.17
16.44 gal · 62.26 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.59 $67.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.80 $75.61
Premium $4.95 $40.72 $81.44
Diesel $5.98 $49.16 $98.31

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 Oakmont and Altoona. The current time is 00:26:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.