How far is West Chester, PA from Altoona, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Chester and Altoona is 151.94 miles (244.52 km).
Flight distance from West Chester, PA to Altoona, PA is 151.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from West Chester to Altoona with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Chester, Pennsylvania to Altoona, Pennsylvania is: 213.11 miles (342.97 km) by car.
Driving from West Chester to Altoona will take approximately 03 hours 23 minutes.
#1 West Chester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 20048 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'39"N 75°36'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.9609700 |
| Longitude | -75.6080400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Altoona is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Altoona Historical Society and the Altoona Railroaders Museum.
| Population | 42989 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°31'7"N 78°23'41"W |
| Latitude | 40.5186800 |
| Longitude | -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Altoona: 7th Street (-78.394928,40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Chester and Altoona
The distance between West Chester and Altoona is 343 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 48 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between West Chester and Altoona. The current time is 19:00:08.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 50 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.47 liters (7.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Chester and Altoona.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Chester to Altoona is $27.95 (diesel $35.85).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $27.95 | $31.01 | $33.4 | $35.85 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Chester and Altoona (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
