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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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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
1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto 17th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2305 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
32.1 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
96.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
1403 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore
1922 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
21.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 124 East
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Mount Rose Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Continue on East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 43 sec · East Prospect Road
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Turn right onto Cape Horn Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Windsor Road
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Continue on North Penn Street
2246 ft · 47 sec · North Penn Street
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Continue on Windsor Road
1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delta Road
10.7 mi · 18 min · Delta Road
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Turn sharp right onto Woodbine Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Woodbine Road
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Turn slight right onto Miller Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road
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Turn left onto Gemmill Road
16 m · 2 sec · Gemmill Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 117.72 mi (189.46 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 7,980 |
| Coordinates | 39.7606600, -76.3985700 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellevue (-76.39857, 39.76066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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