How far is Pennsport, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Pennsport, PA to Altoona, PA is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
240.59 mi
04h 06m
Flight
175.95 mi
283.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.95 mi
Kilometers
283.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.59 mi
Kilometers
387.2 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in Pennsport
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsport
2026-04-15T16:09
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsport
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Pennsport
119.9 mi
02h 03m
To Altoona
120.7 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Mountain Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Moyamensing Avenue

    59 m · 16 sec · East Moyamensing Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tasker Street

    853 ft · 30 sec · Tasker Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    2282 ft · 1 min · South 5th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 16th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 16th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge

    1091 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Schuylkill Expressway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

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

    632 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

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

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

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

    533 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsport 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
182 mi · 75%
I 99 North
33 mi · 14%
Schuylkill Expressway
16.8 mi · 7%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
South 16th Street
1.48 mi · 1%
Vine Street Expressway
1.05 mi
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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.6 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 03m from Pennsport
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pennsport and 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 Pennsport to Altoona?

The road trip is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Pennsport and 120.7 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 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 Pennsport and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 175.95 mi (283.16 km).

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#1 Pennsport

Pennsport is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9276100, -75.1504500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Street (-75.15051, 39.927509)
End: 7th Street (-78.394926, 40.518479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.14 L · about $34.69
Round trip
$69.38
16.98 gal · 64.28 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.69 $69.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.05 $78.09
Premium $4.95 $42.06 $84.12
Diesel $5.98 $50.77 $101.54

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsport and Altoona. The current time is 16:09:20.

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.