How far is Altoona, PA from Bellefonte, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Bellefonte, PA is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Bellefonte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Bellefonte.
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Start on 7th Street
1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
1563 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 150 North: Bellefonte
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Benner Pike
2.2 mi · 4 min · Benner Pike
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Continue on Willowbank Street
2665 ft · 1 min · Willowbank Street
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Turn slight right onto Stoney Batter
765 ft · 16 sec · Stoney Batter
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Turn left onto South Spring Street
1399 ft · 52 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
154 m · 19 sec · West Howard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Howard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Bellefonte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 99 North
Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Bellefonte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Bellefonte?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Altoona and 25.4 miles from Bellefonte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Bellefonte.
Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Matilda.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Bellefonte. Straight-line distance: 42.26 mi (68.01 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellefonte
County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.9133900, -77.7783300 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellefonte (-77.77833, 40.91339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.23 | $16.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.70 | $21.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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