How far is Lynn, PA from Altoona, PA?

The driving distance from Lynn, PA to Altoona, PA is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
104.24 mi
02h 19m
Flight
77.43 mi
124.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.43 mi
Kilometers
124.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.24 mi
Kilometers
167.76 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in Lynn
Wed, Apr 15, 6:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynn
2026-04-15T14:03
Arrive Altoona
Wed, Apr 15, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynn
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
Black Lick
PA

Census designated place

From Lynn
52.1 mi
01h 09m
To Altoona
52.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Liberty Street

    45 m · 6 sec · North Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Hancock Street

    1333 ft · 1 min · North Hancock Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Constitution Street

    2110 ft · 2 min · West Constitution Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Pittsburgh Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    11.4 mi · 15 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

    2530 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

    901 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    976 ft · 19 sec · 7th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynn 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 49%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 13%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.2 mi · 13%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11.4 mi · 11%
I 99 North
5.29 mi · 5%
Pittsburgh Road
4.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

34.3 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Lick
01h 09m from Lynn
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lynn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Black Lick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Lynn and 52.2 miles from Altoona.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lynn and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Altoona.

Stop Ideas Near Black Lick

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

24 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

27 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynn and Altoona. Straight-line distance: 77.43 mi (124.61 km).

Lynn

#1 Lynn

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population4,440
Coordinates40.0925700, -79.7539300
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Altoona

#2 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn (-79.75393, 40.09257)
End: Altoona (-78.39474, 40.51868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $15.04
Round trip
$30.07
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.04 $30.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.92 $33.85
Premium $4.95 $18.23 $36.46
Diesel $5.98 $22.01 $44.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynn and Altoona. The current time is 14:03:15.

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.