How far is West Goshen, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from West Goshen, PA to Altoona, PA is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
213.63 mi
03h 29m
Flight
153.61 mi
247.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.61 mi
Kilometers
247.21 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.63 mi
Kilometers
343.8 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Jun 10, 8:31 PM EDT
Return by in West Goshen
Thu, Jun 11, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Goshen
2026-06-10T17:01
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Jun 10, 8:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Goshen
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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From West Goshen
106.7 mi
01h 44m
To Altoona
106.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Goshen and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Club Apartment

    60 m · 11 sec · Golf Club Apartment

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1879 ft · 43 sec · West Chester Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    167 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Goshen 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
167 mi · 78%
I 99 North
33 mi · 15%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 4%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
West Chester Bypass
1.21 mi · 1%
6th Avenue
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

167 mi · 03h 01m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60 mi
153.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
01h 44m from West Goshen
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Goshen and 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 West Goshen to Altoona?

The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from West Goshen and 106.9 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.81 one way or $61.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Goshen and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 153.61 mi (247.21 km).

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#1 West Goshen

Census designated place in West Goshen Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population22,975
Coordinates39.9681644, -75.5727083
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Golf Club Apartment (-75.573034, 39.968115)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.54 L · about $30.81
Round trip
$61.62
15.08 gal · 57.08 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.81 $61.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.68 $69.35
Premium $4.95 $37.35 $74.71
Diesel $5.98 $45.09 $90.18

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between West Goshen and Altoona. The current time is 17:01:36.

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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.