How far is Tobyhanna, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Tobyhanna, PA to Altoona, PA is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.99 mi
03h 01m
Flight
162.08 mi
260.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.08 mi
Kilometers
260.85 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.99 mi
Kilometers
315.41 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Tobyhanna
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tobyhanna
2026-04-18T23:21
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tobyhanna
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Tobyhanna
96.9 mi
01h 30m
To Altoona
99.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    132.1 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  9. 9

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

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  16. 16

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

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
132 mi · 67%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 12%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 12%
Prospect Street
7.7 mi · 4%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 1%
Greenwood Road
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

132 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
01h 30m from Tobyhanna
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tobyhanna and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Tobyhanna and 99.2 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tobyhanna and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tobyhanna and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 162.08 mi (260.85 km).

Tobyhanna

#1 Tobyhanna

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population8,627
Coordinates41.1770300, -75.4179600
Altitude591
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.417915, 41.177046)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.18 L · about $28.28
Round trip
$56.55
13.84 gal · 52.36 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.28 $56.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.83 $63.65
Premium $4.95 $34.28 $68.56
Diesel $5.98 $41.38 $82.76

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 Tobyhanna and Altoona. The current time is 23:21:20.

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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.