How far is Shillington, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Shillington, PA to Altoona, PA is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
189.74 mi
02h 58m
Flight
128.62 mi
206.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.62 mi
Kilometers
206.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.74 mi
Kilometers
305.36 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Mon, May 25, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Shillington
Mon, May 25, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shillington
2026-05-24T22:52
Arrive Altoona
Mon, May 25, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shillington
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Shillington
94.6 mi
01h 29m
To Altoona
95.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Reading Avenue

    904 ft · 40 sec · Reading Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elsie Street

    1395 ft · 1 min · Elsie Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Museum Road

    1081 ft · 24 sec · Museum Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    126 m · 10 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lancaster Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Pike

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    2036 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    155 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

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

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

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

    3107 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    141.4 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shillington 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
142 mi · 75%
I 99 North
33 mi · 17%
Lancaster Pike
8.93 mi · 5%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi
6th Avenue
0.75 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 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
01h 29m from Shillington
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Shillington and Rain Showers Likely near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Shillington and 95.1 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Shillington and Rain Showers Likely near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shillington and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 128.62 mi (206.99 km).

Shillington

#1 Shillington

Village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, UK

Population5,300
Coordinates40.3078700, -75.9654900
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Reading Avenue (-75.96551, 40.307883)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.34 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.67
13.38 gal · 50.68 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.34 $54.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.77 $61.53
Premium $4.95 $33.14 $66.28
Diesel $5.98 $40.01 $80.01

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Shillington and Altoona. The current time is 22:52:16.

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.