How far is Philadelphia, PA from Altoona, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Philadelphia and Altoona is 174.84 miles (281.38 km).
Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Altoona, PA is 174.84 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Philadelphia to Altoona with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Altoona, Pennsylvania is: 237.55 miles (382.3 km) by car.
Driving from Philadelphia to Altoona will take approximately 03 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Altoona: 7th Street (-78.394928,40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time Between Philadelphia and Altoona
The distance between Philadelphia and Altoona is 382 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 14 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 Philadelphia and Altoona. The current time is 20:26:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.73 liters (8.38 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Philadelphia and Altoona.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Philadelphia to Altoona is $31.16 (diesel $39.96).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $31.16 | $34.56 | $37.23 | $39.96 |
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 September 07, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Philadelphia and Altoona (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
