How far is Springdale, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Springdale, PA to Altoona, PA is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
94.11 mi
02h 15m
Flight
72.97 mi
117.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.97 mi
Kilometers
117.43 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.11 mi
Kilometers
151.45 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Springdale
Sun, Apr 19, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Germany
PA

Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania

From Springdale
47 mi
01h 07m
To Altoona
47.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colfax Street

    18 m · 7 sec · Colfax Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pittsburgh Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Pittsburgh Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Freeport Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Freeport Road

    845 ft · 21 sec · Freeport Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto New Kensington Bridge

    1553 ft · 26 sec · New Kensington Bridge

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Industrial Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Industrial Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on 2nd Street

    2370 ft · 60 sec · 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    10.2 mi · 17 min · Greensburg Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 66

    6.6 mi · 11 min · State Route 66

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1016 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 54%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 15%
Greensburg Road
10.2 mi · 11%
State Route 66
6.6 mi · 7%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 6%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

34.3 mi · 00h 47m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germany
01h 07m from Springdale
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springdale and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Germany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Springdale and 47.1 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springdale and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Germany

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

19 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

25 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

39 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

60 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 72.97 mi (117.43 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population3,265
Coordinates40.5409000, -79.7839400
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Springdale (-79.78394, 40.5409)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.57 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.13
6.64 gal · 25.14 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.57 $27.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.27 $30.54
Premium $4.95 $16.45 $32.89
Diesel $5.98 $19.85 $39.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Altoona. The current time is 05:01:18.

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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.