How far is Whitehall Township, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Whitehall Township, PA to Altoona, PA is about 208 miles (334.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
208.05 mi
03h 32m
Flight
152.22 mi
244.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.22 mi
Kilometers
244.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.05 mi
Kilometers
334.82 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Fri, Apr 17, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall Township
2026-04-17T04:46
Arrive Altoona
Fri, Apr 17, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall Township
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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Whitehall Township
98.7 mi
01h 46m
To Altoona
109.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall Township and Altoona.

  1. 1

    Start on Saylor Drive

    110 m · 21 sec · Saylor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coplay Street

    620 ft · 31 sec · Coplay Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Ruch Street

    2670 ft · 1 min · North Ruch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2997 ft · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto MacArthur Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · MacArthur Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macarthur Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Macarthur Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Best Avenue

    1 mi · 1 min · South Best Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Best Avenue

    2260 ft · 33 sec · North Best Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive

    7 mi · 10 min · Lehigh Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2482 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Bankway Street

    550 ft · 7 sec · Bankway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

    3242 ft · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2384 ft · 33 sec · Lehigh Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hudson Drive

    160 m · 8 sec · Hudson Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  31. 31

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

    1574 ft · 39 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    2648 ft · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Rutgers Lane

    53 m · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

  41. 41

    Continue on East Walton Avenue

    687 ft · 15 sec · East Walton Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

    3151 ft · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

  44. 44

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    1340 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on Bellwood Avenue

    1156 ft · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue

    2333 ft · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    669 ft · 11 sec · 7th Street

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall Township and Altoona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
48 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.2 mi · 46%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 12%
I 99 South
23.6 mi · 11%
MacArthur Road
8.23 mi · 4%
Lehigh Drive
7.02 mi · 3%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.2 mi · 01h 43m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
01h 46m from Whitehall Township
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall Township and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitehall Township to Altoona?

The road trip is about 208 miles (334.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Whitehall Township and 109.4 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.99 one way or $59.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitehall Township and Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

103 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitehall Township and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 152.22 mi (244.97 km).

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#1 Whitehall Township

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population24,896
Coordinates40.6667600, -75.4999100
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Saylor Drive (-75.499856, 40.666715)
End: 7th Street (-78.394926, 40.518479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.79 L · about $29.99
Round trip
$59.98
14.68 gal · 55.58 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.99 $59.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.76 $67.51
Premium $4.95 $36.36 $72.72
Diesel $5.98 $43.89 $87.79

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall Township and Altoona. The current time is 04:46:23.

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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.