How far is Westtown, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Westtown, PA to Altoona, PA is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (250 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
217.18 mi
03h 26m
Flight
155.37 mi
250.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.37 mi
Kilometers
250.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.18 mi
Kilometers
349.52 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Westtown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westtown
2026-04-18T20:43
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westtown
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 Westtown
108.5 mi
01h 43m
To Altoona
108.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Westbourne Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Westbourne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Concord Road

    3026 ft · 1 min · South Concord Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oakbourne Road

    1422 ft · 41 sec · Oakbourne Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Matlack Street

    2652 ft · 1 min · South Matlack Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Chester Bypass

    3 mi · 4 min · West Chester Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    167 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  12. 12

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westtown 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
167 mi · 77%
I 99 North
33 mi · 15%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 3%
West Chester Bypass
2.98 mi · 1%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
South Westbourne Road
1.04 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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 43m from Westtown
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westtown and Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 108.5 miles from Westtown and 108.7 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (250 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westtown and Partly Sunny 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 Westtown and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 155.37 mi (250.04 km).

Westtown

#1 Westtown

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population10,992
Coordinates39.9309400, -75.5518700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: South Westbourne Road (-75.551976, 39.93091)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29.01 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
15.32 gal · 58.02 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.23 $70.46
Premium $4.95 $37.95 $75.90
Diesel $5.98 $45.81 $91.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Westtown and Altoona. The current time is 20:43:19.

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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.