How far is State College, PA from Altoona, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between State College and Altoona is 33.85 miles (54.48 km).
Flight distance from State College, PA to Altoona, PA is 33.85 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from State College, Pennsylvania to Altoona, Pennsylvania is: 44.89 miles (72.25 km) by car.
Driving from State College to Altoona will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.
#1 State College
The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the central part of the state, known for being the home of Penn State University. State College is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Nittany Lion Shrine and the Palmer Museum of Art.
| Population | 41366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°47'36"N 77°51'36"W |
| Latitude | 40.7933900 |
| Longitude | -77.8600000 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Altoona is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Altoona Historical Society and the Altoona Railroaders Museum.
| Population | 42989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°31'7"N 78°23'41"W |
| Latitude | 40.5186800 |
| Longitude | -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Altoona: 7th Street (-78.394928,40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time Between State College and Altoona
The distance between State College and Altoona is 72 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between State College and Altoona. The current time is 18:54:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 29 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6 liters (1.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between State College and Altoona.
The estimated cost of gas to go from State College to Altoona is $5.89 (diesel $7.55).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $5.89 | $6.53 | $7.04 | $7.55 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between State College and Altoona (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
