How far is Lehman, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Lehman, PA to Altoona, PA is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
164.99 mi
02h 45m
Flight
92.83 mi
149.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.83 mi
Kilometers
149.4 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.99 mi
Kilometers
265.52 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Sat, May 30, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in Lehman
Sat, May 30, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lehman
2026-05-30T13:29
Arrive Altoona
Sat, May 30, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lehman
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lehman
82.1 mi
01h 22m
To Altoona
82.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lehman Road

    2287 ft · 1 min · Lehman Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto York Road

    1519 ft · 37 sec · York Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    38 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hanover Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto North George Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North George Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 83: Harrisburg

    874 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2130 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    96.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
97.2 mi · 59%
I 99 North
33 mi · 20%
I 83
16.8 mi · 10%
US 30 East
5.61 mi · 3%
Hanover Road
2.56 mi · 2%
17th Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
01h 22m from Lehman
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lehman and Sunny near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Lehman and 82.9 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.78 one way or $47.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lehman and Sunny near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lehman and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 92.83 mi (149.4 km).

Lehman

#1 Lehman

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population10,237
Coordinates39.8645400, -76.8583100
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Lehman Road (-76.858524, 39.864221)
End: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.04 L · about $23.78
Round trip
$47.56
11.64 gal · 44.08 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.78 $47.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.77 $53.53
Premium $4.95 $28.83 $57.66
Diesel $5.98 $34.80 $69.61

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lehman and Altoona. The current time is 13:29:34.

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.