How far is Port Vue, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Port Vue, PA to Altoona, PA is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Vue and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Vue and Altoona.
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Start on Dersam Street
9 m · 2 sec · Dersam Street
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Turn right onto Gumbert Street
663 ft · 23 sec · Gumbert Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Romine Avenue
2313 ft · 1 min · Romine Avenue
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Continue on Washington Boulevard
1305 ft · 36 sec · Washington Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rebecca Street
1714 ft · 51 sec · Rebecca Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Avenue
531 ft · 11 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 13 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on 5th Avenue
4.5 mi · 9 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Patton Street
845 ft · 20 sec · Patton Street
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Turn right onto Avenue U
65 m · 6 sec · Avenue U
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue U
70 m · 12 sec · Avenue U
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Turn left onto Watkins Avenue
595 ft · 16 sec · Watkins Avenue
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Continue on State Street
1059 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Continue on Broadway Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mosside Boulevard
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn straight
611 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
43 mi · 1 hr 3 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Vue and Altoona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
43 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Port Vue 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 Port Vue to Altoona?
The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 47.9 miles from Port Vue and 48.1 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:48 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 Port Vue and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Germany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germany.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Vue and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 78.6 mi (126.5 km).
#1 Port Vue
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,623 |
| Coordinates | 40.3359000, -79.8697700 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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