How far is Oakmont, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Oakmont, PA to Altoona, PA is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
96.1 mi
02h 15m
Flight
76.03 mi
122.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.03 mi
Kilometers
122.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.1 mi
Kilometers
154.65 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 AM EDT
Return by in Oakmont
Sat, Apr 18, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakmont
2026-04-17T23:01
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakmont
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
Germany
PA

Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania

From Oakmont
48 mi
01h 07m
To Altoona
48.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

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 Oakmont and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allegheny River Boulevard

    1462 ft · 37 sec · Allegheny River Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hulton Road

    1183 ft · 30 sec · Hulton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hulton Bridge

    1749 ft · 46 sec · Hulton Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Freeport Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    2235 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 East: Murrysville

    986 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  21. 21

    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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.5 mi · 64%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 14%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.79 mi · 9%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 6%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Freeport Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germany
01h 07m from Oakmont
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oakmont 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 Oakmont to Altoona?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Germany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Oakmont and 48.1 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oakmont and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Germany

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

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

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Johnstown

19 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

25 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

60 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakmont and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 76.03 mi (122.36 km).

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#1 Oakmont

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,443
Coordinates40.5217300, -79.8422700
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakmont (-79.84227, 40.52173)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.84 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.70
6.78 gal · 25.68 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.85 $27.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.95 $16.79 $33.59
Diesel $5.98 $20.27 $40.54

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 23:01:50.

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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.