How far is Altoona, PA from Lower Burrell, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Lower Burrell, PA is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.96 mi
02h 06m
Flight
71.59 mi
115.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.96 mi
Kilometers
141.55 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lower Burrell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Lower Burrell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Armagh
PA

Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Altoona
43.9 mi
01h 03m
To Lower Burrell
44.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Lower Burrell.

  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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    34.2 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

    932 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 66 North: Delmont

    552 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 66

    6.5 mi · 11 min · State Route 66

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Greensburg Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · Greensburg Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Freeport Street

    75 m · 6 sec · Freeport Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Freeport Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
34.2 mi · 39%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 35%
Greensburg Road
10.2 mi · 12%
State Route 66
6.52 mi · 7%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 4%
7th Avenue
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

34.2 mi · 00h 47m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Armagh
01h 03m from Altoona
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altoona and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lower Burrell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Lower Burrell?

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Armagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Altoona and 44.1 miles from Lower Burrell.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Altoona and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Lower Burrell.

Stop Ideas Near Armagh

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

17 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

33 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

47 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

54 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Lower Burrell. Straight-line distance: 71.59 mi (115.21 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Lower Burrell

#2 Lower Burrell

City of Pennsylvania

Population10,997
Coordinates40.5531200, -79.7572700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)
End: Lower Burrell (-79.75727, 40.55312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.75 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.33
6.2 gal · 23.5 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.67 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.26 $28.51
Premium $4.95 $15.36 $30.71
Diesel $5.98 $18.54 $37.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and Lower Burrell. The current time is 21:54:46.

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.