How far is Altoona, PA from South Lebanon, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to South Lebanon, PA is about 166.5 miles (268 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and South Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and South Lebanon.
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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
121.2 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
2421 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
708 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
45 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn straight onto Quentin Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Quentin Road
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Turn right onto Tuck Street
1582 ft · 46 sec · Tuck Street
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Turn left onto Cornwall Road
920 ft · 23 sec · Cornwall Road
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Turn right onto Wilhelm Avenue
2745 ft · 2 min · Wilhelm Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
1451 ft · 52 sec · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Aspen Avenue
99 m · 13 sec · Aspen Avenue
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Turn right onto Smith Avenue
140 m · 27 sec · Smith Avenue
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Turn left onto Horst Avenue
1962 ft · 1 min · Horst Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Horst Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and South Lebanon.
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
121 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Altoona and Rain Showers near South Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to South Lebanon?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (268 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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 83.2 miles from Altoona and 83.4 miles from South Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Altoona and Rain Showers near South Lebanon.
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 South Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 105.58 mi (169.92 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Lebanon
Township in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,042 |
| Coordinates | 40.3284300, -76.4030200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lebanon (-76.40302, 40.32843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.09 | $46.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.87 | $55.73 |
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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