How far is Royersford, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Royersford, PA to Altoona, PA is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.28 mi
04h 06m
Flight
152.18 mi
244.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.18 mi
Kilometers
244.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.28 mi
Kilometers
338.41 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Royersford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royersford
2026-04-19T08:18
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royersford
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Royersford
105 mi
02h 03m
To Altoona
105.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Avenue

    145 m · 28 sec · South 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2082 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    891 ft · 31 sec · East Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Bridge Street

  5. 5

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

    12.2 mi · 20 min · Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Morgan Way

    1096 ft · 32 sec · Morgan Way

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Quarry Road

    2019 ft · 54 sec · Quarry Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1069 ft · 21 sec · Morgantown Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP

    740 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 44 sec · Business 220

  16. 16

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Royersford 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
153 mi · 73%
I 99 North
33 mi · 16%
Ridge Road
12.2 mi · 6%
Bridge Street
3.32 mi · 2%
East Main Street
3.14 mi · 1%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

153 mi · 02h 46m

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 03m from Royersford
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Royersford and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105 miles from Royersford and 105.3 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.32 one way or $60.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Royersford and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royersford and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 152.18 mi (244.91 km).

Royersford

#1 Royersford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,746
Coordinates40.1842700, -75.5379600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Royersford (-75.53796, 40.18427)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.09 L · about $30.32
Round trip
$60.64
14.84 gal · 56.18 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.32 $60.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.12 $68.25
Premium $4.95 $36.76 $73.52
Diesel $5.98 $44.37 $88.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Royersford and Altoona. The current time is 08:18:02.

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.