How far is Perkasie, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Perkasie, PA to Altoona, PA is about 225 miles (362.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (263 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
225 mi
03h 45m
Flight
163.42 mi
263 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.42 mi
Kilometers
263 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
225 mi
Kilometers
362.11 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Mon, May 18, 12:35 PM EDT
Return by in Perkasie
Mon, May 18, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perkasie
2026-05-18T08:50
Arrive Altoona
Mon, May 18, 12:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perkasie
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Perkasie
116 mi
01h 52m
To Altoona
109 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
91°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    45 m · 13 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    2 mi · 4 min · North Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ridge Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Ridge Valley Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Allentown Road

    155 m · 10 sec · Allentown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Finland Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finland Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Upper Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Upper Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Woods Road

    688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    35 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    54.2 mi · 59 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  23. 23

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 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 Perkasie and Altoona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
116 mi · 51%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
54.2 mi · 24%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 11%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 10%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 1%
Ridge Valley Road
2.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

116 mi · 02h 07m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
163.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 52m from Perkasie
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Perkasie and Sunny 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 Perkasie to Altoona?

The road trip is about 225 miles (362.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Perkasie and 109 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 163.4 miles (263 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perkasie and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 163.42 mi (263 km).

Perkasie

#1 Perkasie

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

Population8,855
Coordinates40.3720500, -75.2926800
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.292593, 40.372091)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.06 L · about $32.44
Round trip
$64.89
15.88 gal · 60.12 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.44 $64.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.52 $73.03
Premium $4.95 $39.33 $78.67
Diesel $5.98 $47.48 $94.96

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Perkasie and Altoona. The current time is 08:50:01.

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.