How far is Wayne, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Wayne, PA to Altoona, PA is about 223.7 miles (360 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
223.69 mi
04h 11m
Flight
161.85 mi
260.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.85 mi
Kilometers
260.47 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.69 mi
Kilometers
359.99 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Wayne
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wayne
2026-04-18T00:20
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wayne
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Wayne
111.7 mi
02h 05m
To Altoona
112 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lancaster Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Eagle School Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Eagle School Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Devon Park Drive

    1695 ft · 50 sec · Devon Park Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 202 North, US 422 West: King of Prussia, Pottstown

    55 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1854 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2395 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wayne 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
182 mi · 81%
I 99 North
33 mi · 15%
Old Eagle School Road
2.14 mi · 1%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
East Lancaster Avenue
0.95 mi
US 202 North
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
161.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 05m from Wayne
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wayne and Mostly Sunny then 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 Wayne to Altoona?

The road trip is about 223.7 miles (360 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Wayne and 112 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.24 one way or $64.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wayne and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wayne and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 161.85 mi (260.47 km).

Wayne

#1 Wayne

Unincorporated community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,017
Coordinates40.0440000, -75.3876900
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Wayne (-75.38769, 40.044)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.88 L · about $32.24
Round trip
$64.48
15.78 gal · 59.76 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.24 $64.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.29 $72.57
Premium $4.95 $39.09 $78.17
Diesel $5.98 $47.18 $94.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wayne and Altoona. The current time is 00:20:05.

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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.