How far is Westmont, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Westmont, PA to Altoona, PA is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 04m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westmont and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westmont and Altoona.
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Start on Oak Avenue
23 m · 5 sec · Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto 28th Street
1236 ft · 60 sec · 28th Street
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Turn left onto Beale Avenue
1809 ft · 35 sec · Beale Avenue
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Turn right onto 24th Street
1310 ft · 49 sec · 24th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 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 Westmont and Altoona.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
6th Avenue
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.22 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Westmont 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 Westmont to Altoona?
The road trip is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km) and usually takes 00h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frankstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from Westmont and 1.1 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.33 one way or $0.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Westmont and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Frankstown
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 Frankstown.
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westmont and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 1.63 mi (2.62 km).
#1 Westmont
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,625 |
| Coordinates | 40.5020100, -78.4166800 |
| Altitude | 359 |
| 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: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.33 | $0.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.40 | $0.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.48 | $0.96 |
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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