How far is Reiffton, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Reiffton, PA to Altoona, PA is about 196.3 miles (315.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 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
196.31 mi
03h 45m
Flight
133.33 mi
214.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.33 mi
Kilometers
214.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.31 mi
Kilometers
315.93 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
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM EDT
Return by in Reiffton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reiffton
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 AM 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 Reiffton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Reiffton
98.1 mi
01h 52m
To Altoona
98.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 35th Street

    22 m · 5 sec · East 35th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 36th Street

    91 m · 17 sec · East 36th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Mineral Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Penn Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Penn Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    141.4 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  18. 18

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reiffton 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
142 mi · 72%
I 99 North
33 mi · 17%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 6%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Perkiomen Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Penn Street
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

141 mi · 02h 34m

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
+63 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 52m from Reiffton
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reiffton and Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Reiffton to Altoona?

The road trip is about 196.3 miles (315.9 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.1 miles from Reiffton and 98.3 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 $28.32 one way or $56.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reiffton and Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Reiffton and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 133.33 mi (214.57 km).

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#1 Reiffton

Census designated place

Population4,178
Coordinates40.3198100, -75.8735400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Reiffton (-75.87354, 40.31981)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.93 gal
26.22 L · about $28.32
Round trip
$56.63
13.86 gal · 52.44 L
Estimated CO2
61.6 kg one way
Round trip: 123.2 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.32 $56.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.87 $63.74
Premium $4.95 $34.33 $68.66
Diesel $5.98 $41.44 $82.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Reiffton and Altoona. The current time is 06:24:19.

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.