How far is Altoona, PA from Lewisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Lewisburg, PA is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.12 mi
02h 09m
Flight
84.85 mi
136.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.85 mi
Kilometers
136.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.12 mi
Kilometers
177.22 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 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 Lewisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Altoona
55 mi
01h 04m
To Lewisburg
55.1 mi
01h 04m

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
75°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.4 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg

    1248 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Lewisburg

    2087 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    5 mi · 7 min · Westbranch Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint Anthony Street

    148 m · 22 sec · Saint Anthony Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Water Street

    1349 ft · 1 min · North Water Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1048 ft · 20 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
49.4 mi · 45%
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 43%
Westbranch Highway
5.02 mi · 5%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 3%
6th Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
River Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

49.4 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
01h 04m from Altoona
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Partly Sunny near Lewisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55 miles from Altoona and 55.1 miles from Lewisburg.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Altoona and Partly Sunny near Lewisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

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Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

54 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 84.85 mi (136.56 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lewisburg

Borough in Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,687
Coordinates40.9645300, -76.8844100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Lewisburg (-76.88441, 40.96453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.71 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.79
7.78 gal · 29.42 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.89 $31.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.95 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.98 $23.26 $46.52

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 Lewisburg. The current time is 23:50:29.

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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.