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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.9 mi
01h 49m
Flight
87.01 mi
140.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.01 mi
Kilometers
140.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.9 mi
Kilometers
175.26 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 29, 11:18 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Garden
Wed, Apr 29, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Garden
2026-04-29T09:29
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 29, 11:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Garden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Spring Garden
54.4 mi
00h 54m
To Altoona
54.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 15

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 15

  3. 3

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte

    2963 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
48.9 mi · 45%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 22%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 22%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3%
Westbranch Highway
2.62 mi · 2%
US Highway 15
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
87 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
00h 54m from Spring Garden
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

54 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Garden and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 87.01 mi (140.03 km).

Spring Garden

#1 Spring Garden

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population13,293
Coordinates41.1139700, -76.9283000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 44 (-76.928253, 41.114015)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.55 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.38
7.68 gal · 29.1 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Garden and Altoona. The current time is 09:29:08.

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.