How far is White Oak, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from White Oak, PA to Altoona, PA is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Oak and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Oak and Altoona.
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Start on the route
21 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way
3.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Way
1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way
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Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
1828 ft · 41 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn slight left onto Center Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Highway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1155 ft · 32 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1508 ft · 32 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
815 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Main Street
830 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Manor Harrison City Road
2 mi · 4 min · Manor Harrison City Road
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Turn right onto Harrison City-Jeannette Road
538 ft · 18 sec · Harrison City-Jeannette Road
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Turn left onto Harrison City Road
1042 ft · 21 sec · Harrison City Road
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Continue on Harrison City Export Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrison City Export Road
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Continue on Harrison City Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Harrison City Road
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Turn straight onto Mellon Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mellon Road
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Turn right onto William Penn Highway
36 mi · 50 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 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 White Oak and Altoona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
36 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving White Oak 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 White Oak to Altoona?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Armagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from White Oak and 47.5 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.40 one way or $26.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around White Oak and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Armagh
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 Armagh.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Oak and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 75.44 mi (121.41 km).
#1 White Oak
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.3375700, -79.8092100 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| 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: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.08 | $30.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.61 | $39.23 |
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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