How far is Windber, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Windber, PA to Altoona, PA is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Windber and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windber and Altoona.
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Start on Somerset Avenue
35 m · 12 sec · Somerset Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
113 m · 10 sec · 9th Street
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Turn right onto Graham Avenue
1747 ft · 35 sec · Graham Avenue
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Continue on Bedford Street
1825 ft · 43 sec · Bedford Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
759 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
832 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Clear Shade Drive
148 m · 8 sec · Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Scalp Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
8.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Street
1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Portage Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · Portage Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Street
602 ft · 12 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
155 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Evergreen Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Evergreen Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 22 East: Altoona
2537 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10.2 mi · 12 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 Windber and Altoona.
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.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Windber and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Windber to Altoona?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Lilly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Windber and 22.1 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Windber and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Lilly
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 Lilly.
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Windber and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 30.14 mi (48.5 km).
#1 Windber
Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,789 |
| Coordinates | 40.2398000, -78.8350200 |
| Altitude | 538 |
| 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: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
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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