How far is Somerset, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Somerset, PA to Altoona, PA is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Altoona.
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Start on East Main Street
43 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Center Avenue
968 ft · 22 sec · North Center Avenue
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Turn right onto East Catherine Street
603 ft · 12 sec · East Catherine Street
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Turn slight left onto Stoystown Road
2 mi · 3 min · Stoystown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 219 North: Johnstown
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway
30.5 mi · 35 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Portage Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
602 ft · 14 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
155 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 22 East: Altoona
2537 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset and Altoona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway
30.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somerset and Mostly Sunny then 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 Somerset to Altoona?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Ehrenfeld is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Somerset and 32.7 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Somerset and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Ehrenfeld
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ehrenfeld.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Latrobe station
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 50.41 mi (81.12 km).
#1 Somerset
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,817 |
| Coordinates | 40.0084100, -79.0780800 |
| Altitude | 669 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.44 | $22.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.81 | $27.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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