How far is Harrisburg, PA from Altoona, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Harrisburg and Altoona is 81.25 miles (130.77 km).

Flight distance from Harrisburg, PA to Altoona, PA is 81.25 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Harrisburg to Altoona with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Altoona, Pennsylvania is: 130.08 miles (209.35 km) by car.

Driving from Harrisburg to Altoona will take approximately 02 hours 06 minutes.

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#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Susquehanna River in the central part of the state. Harrisburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.

Population 49322
GPS Coordinates 40°16'25"N 76°53'4"W
Latitude 40.2737000
Longitude -76.8844200
Altitude 101
Country United States
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#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Altoona is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Altoona Historical Society and the Altoona Railroaders Museum.

Population 42989
GPS Coordinates 40°31'7"N 78°23'41"W
Latitude 40.5186800
Longitude -78.3947400
Altitude 355
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Harrisburg and Altoona

The distance between Harrisburg and Altoona is 209 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Altoona. The current time is 06:32:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.38 liters (4.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Harrisburg and Altoona.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Harrisburg to Altoona is $17.06 (diesel $21.88).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $17.06 $18.93 $20.39 $21.88

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Harrisburg and Altoona (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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