How far is Oxford, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Oxford, PA to Altoona, PA is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.86 mi
03h 24m
Flight
137.27 mi
220.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.27 mi
Kilometers
220.92 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.86 mi
Kilometers
323.25 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Oxford
100 mi
01h 42m
To Altoona
100.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    10 m · 10 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    81 m · 9 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Kirkwood Pike

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Lime Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Lime Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East State Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    2937 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Beaver Valley Pike

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Beaver Valley Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Penn Grant Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lampeter Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pitney Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitney Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hempstead Road

    2247 ft · 53 sec · Hempstead Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    121 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    765 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 44 sec · Business 220

  23. 23

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
102 mi · 51%
I 99 North
33 mi · 16%
PA 283 West
28.9 mi · 14%
Kirkwood Pike
8.88 mi · 4%
Beaver Valley Pike
6.94 mi · 3%
Lampeter Road
4.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 51m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 42m from Oxford
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Oxford and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Oxford to Altoona?

The road trip is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Oxford and 100.8 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.97 one way or $57.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oxford and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 137.27 mi (220.92 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,594
Coordinates39.7853900, -75.9788300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-75.978824, 39.785389)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.83 L · about $28.97
Round trip
$57.94
14.18 gal · 53.66 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.97 $57.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.61 $65.21
Premium $4.95 $35.12 $70.25
Diesel $5.98 $42.40 $84.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Altoona. The current time is 21:28:30.

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.