How far is Oreland, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Oreland, PA to Altoona, PA is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
232.85 mi
04h 18m
Flight
171.71 mi
276.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.71 mi
Kilometers
276.34 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.85 mi
Kilometers
374.74 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Return by in Oreland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oreland
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 5:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oreland
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 Oreland
116.3 mi
02h 09m
To Altoona
116.6 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Orlando Avenue

    48 m · 9 sec · Orlando Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Twining Road

    652 ft · 20 sec · Twining Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward PATP, PA 309

    43 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    619 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276, PATP: PA Turnpike

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    193.2 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 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 Oreland 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
194 mi · 83%
I 99 North
33 mi · 14%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.9 mi · 1%
6th Avenue
0.75 mi
I 276
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

193 mi · 03h 29m

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.1 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 09m from Oreland
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oreland 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 Oreland to Altoona?

The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.7 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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 116.3 miles from Oreland and 116.6 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.1 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 8:22 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 Rain Showers around Oreland and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny 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 Oreland and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 171.71 mi (276.34 km).

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#1 Oreland

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

Population5,678
Coordinates40.1184400, -75.1776800
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Oreland (-75.17768, 40.11844)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

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 52m
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
31.1 L · about $33.59
Round trip
$67.17
16.44 gal · 62.2 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oreland and Altoona. The current time is 01:27:27.

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.