How far is Bellevue, PA from Altoona, PA?
The driving distance from Bellevue, PA to Altoona, PA is about 181 miles (291.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Altoona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Altoona.
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Start on Gemmill Road
16 m · 4 sec · Gemmill Road
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Turn right onto Miller Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road
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Continue on Woodbine Road
5.6 mi · 11 min · Woodbine Road
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Turn sharp left onto Delta Road
10.7 mi · 18 min · Delta Road
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Turn right onto Windsor Road
1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road
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Continue on North Penn Street
2246 ft · 45 sec · North Penn Street
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Continue on Windsor Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Windsor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cape Horn Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn left onto East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 39 sec · East Prospect Road
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Continue on Mount Rose Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1791 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2130 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
96.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
2530 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
901 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street
976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Altoona.
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
96.9 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bellevue and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Altoona?
The road trip is about 181 miles (291.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Bellevue and 90.8 miles from Altoona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.11 one way or $52.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bellevue and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Altoona.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 117.72 mi (189.46 km).
#1 Bellevue
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 7,980 |
| Coordinates | 39.7606600, -76.3985700 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.66 | $63.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.21 | $76.42 |
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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