How far is Uniontown, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Uniontown, PA to Altoona, PA is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
113.83 mi
02h 09m
Flight
81.79 mi
131.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.79 mi
Kilometers
131.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.83 mi
Kilometers
183.19 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Return by in Uniontown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Uniontown
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Uniontown
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
Blairsville
PA

City in Union County, Georgia, USA

From Uniontown
56.9 mi
01h 04m
To Altoona
57 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Evans Street

    130 m · 21 sec · Evans Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    111 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Connellsville Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connellsville Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Connellsville Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Connellsville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1988 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 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 Uniontown 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 45%
Connellsville Road
24.8 mi · 22%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.7 mi · 12%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 12%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 5%
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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blairsville
01h 04m from Uniontown
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Uniontown and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Blairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Uniontown and 57 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.43 one way or $32.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Uniontown and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Blairsville

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

16 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

31 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Uniontown and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 81.79 mi (131.63 km).

Uniontown

#1 Uniontown

City in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population9,632
Coordinates39.9000800, -79.7164300
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Evans Street (-79.71638, 39.899935)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.2 L · about $16.43
Round trip
$32.85
8.04 gal · 30.4 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.43 $32.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.49 $36.98
Premium $4.95 $19.92 $39.83
Diesel $5.98 $24.04 $48.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Uniontown and Altoona. The current time is 23:01:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.