How far is Whitemarsh, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Whitemarsh, PA to Altoona, PA is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitemarsh and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitemarsh and Altoona.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Skippack Pike
1822 ft · 42 sec · Skippack Pike
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Turn left onto Militia Hill Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Militia Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stenton Avenue
762 ft · 19 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Militia Hill Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Militia Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Butler Pike
1020 ft · 28 sec · Butler Pike
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Turn right onto Plymouth Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto West Germantown Pike
45 m · 8 sec · West Germantown Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
188 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 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 Whitemarsh 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
188 mi · 03h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Whitemarsh and Sunny near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitemarsh to Altoona?
The road trip is about 232.5 miles (374.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Whitemarsh and 117.9 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.51 one way or $67.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitemarsh and Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitemarsh and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 169.64 mi (273.01 km).
#1 Whitemarsh
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 18,584 |
| Coordinates | 40.1220500, -75.2165700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| 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: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $33.51 | $67.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.62 | $81.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.04 | $98.07 |
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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