Altoona to Montreal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

421.7 miles 678.7 km · straight line
506 miles estimated 814.4 km · driving distance
10h 11min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
34° NNE bearing direction

How far is Altoona from Montreal?

The distance from Altoona to Montreal is 421.7 miles (678.7 km) as the crow flies. Montreal is located NNE of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506 miles, taking about 10h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Altoona is in Pennsylvania, United States, while Montreal is in Quebec, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altoona and Montreal. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Altoona to Montreal

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 11min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 13min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 40min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altoona & Montreal

Quick Facts

Altoona
40.52°N, 78.39°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
Montreal
45.50°N, 73.57°W
America/Toronto
36m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients