Drive or Fly: New Freedom, 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 173 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 23m
Distance
173.2 mi
Total Cost
$73
CO2
70 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 24m
13m in the air
Air Distance
104 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
27 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 23m | 3h 24m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $73 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 70 kg CO2 | 27 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 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 76; PATP, I 83, I 99; US 220
via US 30, I 99; US 220, I 70; I 76; PATP
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New Freedom, PA to Altoona, PA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.