How far is Altoona, PA from Lehman, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Lehman, PA is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Lehman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Lehman.
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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
17 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 Business, PA 181
953 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 Business, PA 181
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North George Street
2490 ft · 44 sec · North George Street
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Turn right onto Arsenal Road
762 ft · 19 sec · Arsenal Road
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Continue on Loucks Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Loucks Road
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Continue on US 30
3.6 mi · 5 min · US 30
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Gettysburg
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street
93 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on York Road
1519 ft · 44 sec · York Road
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Turn left onto Lehman Road
2287 ft · 1 min · Lehman Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lehman Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Lehman.
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Lehman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Lehman?
The road trip is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Altoona and 82.1 miles from Lehman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.66 one way or $47.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Lehman.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Lehman. Straight-line distance: 92.83 mi (149.4 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lehman
Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,237 |
| Coordinates | 39.8645400, -76.8583100 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lehman (-76.85831, 39.86454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $23.66 | $47.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.63 | $53.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.68 | $57.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.62 | $69.25 |
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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