How far is Wormleysburg, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Wormleysburg, PA to Altoona, PA is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.25 mi
02h 36m
Flight
79.91 mi
128.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.91 mi
Kilometers
128.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.25 mi
Kilometers
216.05 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 PM EDT
Return by in Wormleysburg
Thu, Apr 16, 2:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wormleysburg
2026-04-16T09:32
Arrive Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wormleysburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McConnellsburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Wormleysburg
67 mi
01h 18m
To Altoona
67.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grandview Avenue

    8 m · 5 sec · Grandview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Yverdon Drive

    98 m · 15 sec · Yverdon Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poplar Church Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Poplar Church Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North 21st Street

    1655 ft · 46 sec · North 21st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cumberland Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1855 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
91.2 mi · 68%
I 99 North
33 mi · 25%
North 32nd Street
4.04 mi · 3%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 2%
Cumberland Boulevard
0.85 mi · 1%
Poplar Church Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.9 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McConnellsburg
01h 18m from Wormleysburg
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wormleysburg and Partly Sunny then 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 Wormleysburg to Altoona?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Wormleysburg and 67.2 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.37 one way or $38.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wormleysburg and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

29 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

40 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

53 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wormleysburg and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 79.91 mi (128.6 km).

Wormleysburg

#1 Wormleysburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,062
Coordinates40.2628700, -76.9138600
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Wormleysburg (-76.91386, 40.26287)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.93 L · about $19.37
Round trip
$38.74
9.48 gal · 35.86 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.37 $38.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.80 $43.60
Premium $4.95 $23.48 $46.96
Diesel $5.98 $28.35 $56.69

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wormleysburg and Altoona. The current time is 09:32:31.

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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.