How far is Altoona, PA from Bellevue, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Bellevue, PA is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.17 mi
03h 43m
Flight
117.72 mi
189.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.72 mi
Kilometers
189.46 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.17 mi
Kilometers
291.57 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 15, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-15T01:41
Arrive Bellevue
Wed, Apr 15, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Altoona
90.5 mi
01h 51m
To Bellevue
90.7 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg

    1403 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    1922 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 124 East

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Mount Rose Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Mount Rose Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East Prospect Road

    1846 ft · 43 sec · East Prospect Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cape Horn Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Horn Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Windsor Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Penn Street

    2246 ft · 47 sec · North Penn Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Windsor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delta Road

    10.7 mi · 18 min · Delta Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto Woodbine Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Woodbine Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Miller Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Gemmill Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Gemmill Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gemmill Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
96.8 mi · 53%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 18%
I 83 South
21.7 mi · 12%
Delta Road
10.7 mi · 6%
Woodbine Road
5.61 mi · 3%
Windsor Road
5.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

96.8 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
117.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
01h 51m from Altoona
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Altoona and 90.7 miles from Bellevue.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.11 one way or $52.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lurgan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 117.72 mi (189.46 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,980
Coordinates39.7606600, -76.3985700
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Bellevue (-76.39857, 39.76066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.2 L · about $26.11
Round trip
$52.22
12.78 gal · 48.4 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.11 $52.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.39 $58.78
Premium $4.95 $31.66 $63.31
Diesel $5.98 $38.21 $76.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Bellevue. The current time is 01:41:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.