How far is Titusville, PA from Altoona, PA?

Fastest route

Traveling from Titusville, Pennsylvania 16354, to Altoona, Pennsylvania, the distance is approximately 128 miles (206 kilometers). The estimated time of travel is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Directions

  1. 🚗 Head west on W Central Ave toward Exchange Pl.
  2. 🚦 Turn left onto S Washington St.
  3. 🚦 Turn left onto W Spring St.
  4. 🛣️ Follow State Rte 27 E and PA-36 S to US-62 N in Tionesta Township.
  5. 🏞️ Continue onto E Central Ave, pass by Pizza Hut on the left.
  6. 🏢 Continue onto State Rte 27 E/E Main St, and follow State Rte 27 E.
  7. 🛣️ Continue onto PA-36 S/E State St and follow PA-36 S.
  8. 🌳 Turn right onto PA-36 S/Elm St, continue straight, then turn left to stay on PA-36 S.
  9. 🛣️ Keep left to continue on Alaska Rd, then slight right onto Valley St.
  10. 🏢 Continue onto PA-36 S/White St and follow PA-36 S.
  11. 🛣️ Continue straight onto PA-36 S/E Mahoning St and follow PA-36 S.
  12. 🏙️ Turn right onto PA-36 S/Market St and continue on PA-36 S.
  13. 🏢 Turn right onto PA-36 S/Main St, then turn left onto PA-36 S/Magee Ave.
  14. 🛣️ Slight left to stay on PA-36 S.
  15. 🛣️ Continue on 13th Ave, then take 8th St to 7th St.
  16. 🔄 11th St turns left and becomes Chestnut Ave.
  17. 🚦 Turn left at the 1st cross street onto 7th St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan your trip in advance and consider possible traffic conditions to estimate your arrival time more accurately.
  • 🏞️ Enjoy the scenic drive on State Rte 27 E and PA-36 S, offering beautiful views along the way.
  • 🛣️ Familiarize yourself with the directions and turns to avoid missing any crucial exits.
  • 🏢 Take a break during the journey to stretch your legs and grab some food or refreshments.
  • 🚦 Be mindful of speed limits and traffic signs to ensure a safe and smooth trip.
  • 🌳 Carry some snacks and water for the road to stay energized during the drive.
  • 🔄 Have your GPS or a map handy in case of any unexpected detours or road closures.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.98 mi
02h 52m
Flight
101.49 mi
163.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.49 mi
Kilometers
163.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.98 mi
Kilometers
228.5 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Titusville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Titusville
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Titusville
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
Falls Creek
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Titusville
74.5 mi
01h 26m
To Altoona
67.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 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 Titusville and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Central Avenue

    128 m · 22 sec · West Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    71 m · 17 sec · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Spring Street

    153 m · 19 sec · West Spring Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Diamond Street

    780 ft · 22 sec · Diamond Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Central Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Titusville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Tionesta Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Route 36 and 62

    1833 ft · 28 sec · Route 36 and 62

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street

    2843 ft · 48 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 208

    5 mi · 8 min · Route 208

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 208

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Route 208

  15. 15

    Continue on North School Street

    2090 ft · 41 sec · North School Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 322

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    52 mi · 56 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Centre Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Tyrone Pike

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Tyrone Pike

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  36. 36

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  38. 38

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  39. 39

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Titusville and Altoona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
52 mi · 37%
Tyrone Pike
26.6 mi · 19%
Colonel Drake Highway
13.5 mi · 10%
Route 208
12.3 mi · 9%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 5%
Main Street
5.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

52 mi · 00h 56m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falls Creek
01h 26m from Titusville
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Titusville 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 Titusville to Altoona?

The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Falls Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Titusville and 67.5 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.47 one way or $40.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Falls Creek

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

91 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

99 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Titusville and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 101.49 mi (163.34 km).

Titusville

#1 Titusville

City of Pennsylvania

Population5,105
Coordinates41.6270000, -79.6736600
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: West Central Avenue (-79.67366, 41.627078)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.97 L · about $20.47
Round trip
$40.94
10.02 gal · 37.94 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.47 $40.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.04 $46.08
Premium $4.95 $24.82 $49.64
Diesel $5.98 $29.96 $59.92

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 Titusville and Altoona. The current time is 01:06:50.

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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.