How far is Wyndmoor, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Wyndmoor, PA to Altoona, PA is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wyndmoor and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyndmoor and Altoona.
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Start on the route
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Grove Avenue
3197 ft · 2 min · Willow Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto Cheltenham Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Cheltenham Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Paper Mill Road
1889 ft · 58 sec · Paper Mill Road
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Take the ramp left toward PA 309 North: Fort Washington
820 ft · 20 sec · Ramp to PA 309 North
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
193.2 mi · 3 hr 29 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 Wyndmoor 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
193 mi · 03h 29m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Wyndmoor and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wyndmoor to Altoona?
The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Wyndmoor and 117.6 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.6 miles (276.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wyndmoor and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Schlusser
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 Schlusser.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wyndmoor and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 171.58 mi (276.13 km).
#1 Wyndmoor
Town in Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,498 |
| Coordinates | 40.0812200, -75.1893400 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $33.87 | $67.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.13 | $76.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $41.07 | $82.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.57 | $99.15 |
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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