How far is Union, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Union, PA to Altoona, PA is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union and Altoona.
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Start on Clearfield Road
25 m · 6 sec · Clearfield Road
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Turn right onto Rawlinsville Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Rawlinsville Road
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Turn right onto Miller Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Pike
3046 ft · 42 sec · Lancaster Pike
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Take the exit slight left
87 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lancaster Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike
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Continue on Willow Street Pike
6.1 mi · 11 min · Willow Street Pike
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Continue on Highland Avenue
942 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue
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Continue on South Queen Street
1.9 mi · 6 min · South Queen Street
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Turn left onto McGovern Avenue
122 m · 14 sec · McGovern Avenue
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Turn slight right
1343 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Fruitville Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Fruitville Pike
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Take the ramp left toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
2596 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
765 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
101.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union and Altoona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
102 mi · 01h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Union 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 Union to Altoona?
The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Union and 94.2 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.68 one way or $53.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Union and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 120.07 mi (193.23 km).
#1 Union
Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,661 |
| Coordinates | 39.9103800, -76.2630100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.03 | $60.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.35 | $64.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.05 | $78.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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