How far is Spring Garden, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Spring Garden, PA to Altoona, PA is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Garden and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Garden and Altoona.
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Start on the route
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 15
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte
2963 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
48.9 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
1574 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane
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Continue on East Walton Avenue
687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on Bellwood Avenue
1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
669 ft · 11 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 Spring Garden and Altoona.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Rain leaving Spring Garden and Areas Of Fog near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Garden to Altoona?
The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Spring Garden and 54.5 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Spring Garden and Areas Of Fog near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Curtin
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 Curtin.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Garden and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 87.01 mi (140.03 km).
#1 Spring Garden
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 13,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.1139700, -76.9283000 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.02 | $38.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.96 | $45.93 |
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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