How far is Altoona, PA from Lackawaxen, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.95 mi
04h 40m
Flight
189.79 mi
305.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.79 mi
Kilometers
305.43 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.95 mi
Kilometers
378.11 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lackawaxen
Thu, Apr 16, 12:25 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 16, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-16T07:44
Arrive Lackawaxen
Thu, Apr 16, 12:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
117.3 mi
02h 20m
To Lackawaxen
117.6 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2072 ft · 46 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Greenwood Road

    3260 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

    862 ft · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

    3233 ft · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry

    1604 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto PA-739

    1.4 km · 2 min · PA-739

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Well Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Well Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    4.6 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Scenic Drive

    1037 ft · 46 sec · Scenic Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right

    40 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 42%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 20%
I 81 North
35.4 mi · 15%
I 84 East
34.2 mi · 15%
Well Road
5.53 mi · 2%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
189.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 20m from Altoona
Leave By
7:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Altoona and 117.6 miles from Lackawaxen.

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

The direct path is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 7:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.87 one way or $67.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Danville, 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 Danville.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Lackawaxen. Straight-line distance: 189.79 mi (305.43 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lackawaxen

Township in Pennsylvania

Population5,178
Coordinates41.4820300, -74.9860000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Lackawaxen (-74.986, 41.48203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.29 gal
31.38 L · about $33.87
Round trip
$67.75
16.58 gal · 62.76 L
Estimated CO2
73.7 kg one way
Round trip: 147.3 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.87 $67.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.13 $76.25
Premium $4.95 $41.07 $82.14
Diesel $5.98 $49.57 $99.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Lackawaxen. The current time is 07:44:57.

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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.