How far is Punxsutawney, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Punxsutawney, PA to Altoona, PA is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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 Potter County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Punxsutawney and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Punxsutawney and Altoona.
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Start on East Mahoning Street
12.7 mi · 23 min · East Mahoning Street
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Turn sharp right onto Burnside - McGees Highway
157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
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Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Patchin Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Patchin Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Shawna Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Shawna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
1052 ft · 16 sec · Crawford Avenue
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Turn right onto 40th Street
106 m · 5 sec · 40th Street
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Continue on Bigler Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Bigler Avenue
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Continue on Theatre Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Theatre Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1632 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3133 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Carroll Street
2560 ft · 43 sec · East Carroll Street
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Continue on Carroll Road
3 mi · 5 min · Carroll Road
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Continue on Mellon Avenue
3200 ft · 54 sec · Mellon Avenue
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Turn slight right onto 5th Avenue
1421 ft · 28 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Magee Avenue
2809 ft · 50 sec · Magee Avenue
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Liberty Street
2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on 18th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
2994 ft · 58 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
818 ft · 16 sec · Chestnut Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1818 ft · 44 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
103 m · 13 sec · 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 Punxsutawney and Altoona.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Mahoning Street
Start on East Mahoning Street
12.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Punxsutawney and Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Punxsutawney to Altoona?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
West Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Punxsutawney and 25 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Punxsutawney and Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near West Branch
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 West Branch.
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Tyrone
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Punxsutawney and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 42.1 mi (67.75 km).
#1 Punxsutawney
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,665 |
| Coordinates | 40.9436800, -78.9708700 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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