How far is Williams, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Williams, PA to Altoona, PA is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.98 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51.51 mi
82.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.51 mi
Kilometers
82.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.98 mi
Kilometers
94.92 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-04-17T23:09
Arrive Altoona
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Clairsville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Williams
29.8 mi
00h 36m
To Altoona
29.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 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 Williams and Altoona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 22 sec · State Route 3004

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Center Street

    600 ft · 12 sec · Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Allegheny Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Allegheny Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3125 ft · 55 sec · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pensyl Hollow Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Pensyl Hollow Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Quaker Valley Road

    792 ft · 12 sec · Quaker Valley Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1890 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Quaker Valley Road
30.2 mi · 51%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 24%
Pensyl Hollow Road
3.71 mi · 6%
Allegheny Road
3.42 mi · 6%
Gooseberry Road
2.16 mi · 4%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Quaker Valley Road

Merge slight left

29.7 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Clairsville
00h 36m from Williams
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Williams 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 Williams to Altoona?

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Saint Clairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Williams and 29.3 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Clairsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Clairsville, 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 Saint Clairsville.

RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

41 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

56 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
BUS

Cumberland, MD

59 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.9 km).

Williams

#1 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairhope Road (-78.77125, 39.830369)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Williams and Altoona. The current time is 23:09:22.

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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.