How far is Salem, PA from Altoona, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Salem and Altoona is 53.71 miles (86.43 km).
Flight distance from Salem, PA to Altoona, PA is 53.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Salem to Altoona with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Salem, Pennsylvania to Altoona, Pennsylvania is: 102.41 miles (164.82 km) by car.
Driving from Salem to Altoona will take approximately 01 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Salem
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6367 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°59'6"N 77°39'15"W |
| Latitude | 39.9850900 |
| Longitude | -77.6541600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Altoona is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Altoona Historical Society and the Altoona Railroaders Museum.
| Population | 42989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°31'7"N 78°23'41"W |
| Latitude | 40.5186800 |
| Longitude | -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Altoona: 7th Street (-78.394928,40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time Between Salem and Altoona
The distance between Salem and Altoona is 165 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 49 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Salem and Altoona. The current time is 17:31:26.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.68 liters (3.61 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Salem and Altoona.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Salem to Altoona is $13.43 (diesel $17.23).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $13.43 | $14.9 | $16.05 | $17.23 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Salem and Altoona (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
