Altoona to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.7 miles 527.4 km · straight line
430.1 miles actual route 692.2 km · driving distance
8h 38min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Altoona from Raleigh?

The distance from Altoona to Raleigh is 327.7 miles (527.4 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located S of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 430.1 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altoona and Raleigh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 38min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 22min $34–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 12min $52–$151* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Altoona
40.52°N, 78.39°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM