How far is Yeadon, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Yeadon, PA to Altoona, PA is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
237.28 mi
03h 50m
Flight
170.36 mi
274.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.36 mi
Kilometers
274.17 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.28 mi
Kilometers
381.87 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in Yeadon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yeadon
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yeadon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Yeadon
118.2 mi
01h 55m
To Altoona
119 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    32 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Lane

    933 ft · 41 sec · Church Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Baltimore Avenue

    50 m · 8 sec · East Baltimore Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Beverly Avenue

    974 ft · 48 sec · Beverly Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pembroke Avenue

    2540 ft · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on East Stewart Avenue

    1838 ft · 56 sec · East Stewart Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Lansdowne Avenue

    2.2 mi · 6 min · North Lansdowne Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  24. 24

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

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

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

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yeadon 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
182 mi · 77%
I 99 North
33 mi · 14%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 1%
North Lansdowne Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.9 mi
170.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 55m from Yeadon
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Yeadon 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 Yeadon to Altoona?

The road trip is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Yeadon and 119 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Yeadon and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yeadon and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 170.36 mi (274.17 km).

Yeadon

#1 Yeadon

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population11,489
Coordinates39.9390000, -75.2554600
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Street (-75.255546, 39.939109)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.40
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.20 $68.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.49 $76.99
Premium $4.95 $41.46 $82.93
Diesel $5.98 $50.05 $100.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Yeadon and Altoona. The current time is 06:28:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.