Drive or Fly: Hanover, PA to Altoona, PA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for MDT–AOO. At 132 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 5m
Distance
132 mi
Total Cost
$64
CO2
53 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 19m
11m in the air
Air Distance
90 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
23 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MDT and AOO. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 5m | 3h 19m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $64 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 53 kg CO2 | 23 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 30, I 99; US 220, I 70; I 76; PATP
via I 76; PATP, I 99; US 220, US 30
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hanover, PA to Altoona, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.