Getting Here & Getting Around
Plan your trip to Bedford County today
Just one visit to historic Bedford County and you'll see why it is a classic Pennsylvania getaway. The information below will help get you started whether you are traveling by car, air, or train.
Once you are here, stop in our Visitor Center for travel ideas, local history, and a friendly face to start your journey.
Getting Here By Car
Roads lead easily into Bedford County via primary interstate highways and scenic historic routes.
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From the East/West: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) to Exit 146 (Bedford). You can also travel via historic Route 30 (Lincoln Highway).
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From the North/South: Take Interstate 99 / US-220 directly into the heart of the county.
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From the Southeast: Take I-76 West to Breezewood (Exit 161) or continue to Exit 146.
Driving Distances
Distances and estimated travel times from major regional hubs to Bedford, PA:
| City | Distance (Miles) |
| Cumberland, MD | 30 |
| Altoona, PA | 33 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 93 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 100 |
| Baltimore, MD | 135 |
| Washington, DC | 138 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 195 |
| New York, NY | 275 |
Getting Here By Air
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Bedford County Airport (HMZ): General aviation hub serving private and charter aircraft.
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Commercial Airports:
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Altoona-Blair County Airport (AOO) (~35 mins north)
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Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) (~40 mins northwest)
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Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (~1.5 hours east)
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Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) (~2 hours west)
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Come See Us
Historic Downtown Bedford
Just off PA Turnpike Exit 146, you will find historic downtown Bedford featuring local boutiques, covered bridges, and historic sites.
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Bedford County Visitors Bureau & Welcome Center: Located at 131 South Juliana Street, Bedford, PA 15522.
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Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.