How far is Altoona, PA from Bethlehem, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Bethlehem, PA is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Bethlehem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Bethlehem.
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Start on 7th Street
47 m · 3 sec · 7th Street
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Turn slight left onto Downtown Altoona
576 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on 10th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto PA 36 North
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto 18th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 18th Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Liberty Street
2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Magee Avenue
2134 ft · 40 sec · Magee Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1138 ft · 23 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Railroad Avenue
2280 ft · 46 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
16.6 mi · 29 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Hurb Street
1490 ft · 30 sec · Hurb Street
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Continue on Cecil Hurd Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Cecil Hurd Highway
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Turn left onto Bethlehem Hill Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Bethlehem Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Run Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Bethlehem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
16.6 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Bethlehem?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Patton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Altoona and 20.1 miles from Bethlehem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Mostly Cloudy near Bethlehem.
Stop Ideas Near Patton
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 Patton.
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Johnstown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 29.51 mi (47.49 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethlehem
City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 24,549 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -78.7303100 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethlehem (-78.73031, 40.86173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.53 | $15.07 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
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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