How far is Altoona, PA from Lawrence Park, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Lawrence Park, PA is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
231.45 mi
04h 22m
Flight
165.46 mi
266.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.46 mi
Kilometers
266.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.45 mi
Kilometers
372.49 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrence Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-18T23:50
Arrive Lawrence Park
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Altoona
115.6 mi
02h 11m
To Lawrence Park
115.9 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Lawrence Park.

  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

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1527 ft · 46 sec · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    2875 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sussex Boulevard

    108 m · 13 sec · Sussex Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hastings Boulevard

    533 ft · 29 sec · Hastings Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cornwall Drive

    947 ft · 46 sec · Cornwall Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Central Boulevard

    65 m · 9 sec · North Central Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Central Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 78%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 14%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 3%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 2%
17th Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Pittsburgh
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 11m from Altoona
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Lawrence Park?

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Altoona and 115.9 miles from Lawrence Park.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.38 one way or $66.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Altoona and Mostly Sunny near Lawrence Park.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Lawrence Park. Straight-line distance: 165.46 mi (266.28 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Lawrence Park

#2 Lawrence Park

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,724
Coordinates39.9681700, -75.3413000
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Lawrence Park (-75.3413, 39.96817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.92 L · about $33.38
Round trip
$66.77
16.34 gal · 61.84 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.38 $66.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.57 $75.15
Premium $4.95 $40.47 $80.95
Diesel $5.98 $48.86 $97.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Lawrence Park. The current time is 23:50:26.

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.