How far is Altoona, PA from Lock Haven, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Lock Haven, PA is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
75.97 mi
01h 34m
Flight
65.42 mi
105.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.42 mi
Kilometers
105.29 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.97 mi
Kilometers
122.26 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lock Haven
Tue, May 12, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Tue, May 12, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-05-12T19:57
Arrive Lock Haven
Tue, May 12, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Altoona
38 mi
00h 47m
To Lock Haven
38 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph W
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Lock Haven.

  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

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

    2074 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Water Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hogan Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Hogan Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Bellefonte Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bellefonte Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    874 ft · 25 sec · West Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Vesper Street

    123 m · 25 sec · North Vesper Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 99 North
47.2 mi · 62%
Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 16%
Nittany Valley Drive
5.6 mi · 7%
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4%
6th Avenue
1.57 mi · 2%
Hogan Boulevard
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 99 North

Merge slight left

30.6 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
00h 47m from Altoona
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Altoona and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lock Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Lock Haven?

The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Altoona and 38 miles from Lock Haven.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.95 one way or $21.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Altoona and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Lock Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

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Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Lock Haven. Straight-line distance: 65.42 mi (105.29 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Lock Haven

#2 Lock Haven

City in Pennsylvania

Population8,694
Coordinates41.1370100, -77.4469300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Lock Haven (-77.44693, 41.13701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.15 L · about $10.95
Round trip
$21.90
5.36 gal · 20.3 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.95 $21.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.33 $24.65
Premium $4.95 $13.28 $26.55
Diesel $5.98 $16.03 $32.05

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Lock Haven. The current time is 19:57:31.

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.