How far is Quincy, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Quincy, PA to Altoona, PA is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.84 mi
02h 03m
Flight
65.72 mi
105.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.72 mi
Kilometers
105.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.84 mi
Kilometers
165.51 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 16, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-15T23:12
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Quincy
52.4 mi
01h 01m
To Altoona
50.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 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 Quincy and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shoestring Hill Road

    24 m · 6 sec · Shoestring Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Anthony Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anthony Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Manheim Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wayne Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1264 ft · 40 sec · South 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East South Street

    1162 ft · 36 sec · East South Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Water Street

    1510 ft · 47 sec · South Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    101 m · 15 sec · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    106 m · 13 sec · Cedar Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Loudon Street

    2971 ft · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn slight left onto Lincoln Way West

    13.1 mi · 20 min · Lincoln Way West

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    15.5 mi · 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  22. 22

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 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 Quincy 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
33 mi · 32%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 20%
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 17%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
15.8 mi · 15%
Wayne Road
4.76 mi · 5%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 99 North

Merge slight left

32.7 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
01h 01m from Quincy
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quincy 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 Quincy to Altoona?

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Quincy and 50.5 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 65.72 mi (105.76 km).

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#1 Quincy

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,451
Coordinates39.8034300, -77.5744400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Shoestring Hill Road (-77.574439, 39.803442)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.74 L · about $14.83
Round trip
$29.66
7.26 gal · 27.48 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.83 $29.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.69 $33.39
Premium $4.95 $17.98 $35.97
Diesel $5.98 $21.71 $43.41

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Altoona. The current time is 23:12:54.

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.