How far is Youngstown, OH from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Youngstown, OH to Altoona, PA is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngstown and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngstown and Altoona.
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Start on Central Square
108 m · 8 sec · Central Square
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Turn straight onto Wick Avenue
1000 ft · 27 sec · Wick Avenue
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Turn right onto East Rayen Avenue
1871 ft · 32 sec · East Rayen Avenue
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Continue on Oak Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Continue on McCartney Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · McCartney Road
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Continue on Ben Franklin Parkway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Ben Franklin Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 East: Butler
6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
46.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East, US 422 Business West: Indiana
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
50.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway
1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway
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Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
1402 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 19 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 Youngstown 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.
US 422 East
Keep slight right
50.5 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Youngstown and Slight 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 Youngstown to Altoona?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Manorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Youngstown and 74.1 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Youngstown and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Manorville
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 Manorville.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Union Station
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngstown and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 124.56 mi (200.46 km).
#1 Youngstown
The most populous city in Mahoning County, Ohio.
| Population | 63,828 |
| Coordinates | 41.0997800, -80.6495200 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
| Premium | $4.93 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $31.67 | $63.35 |
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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