Altoona, PA Road Trips

Altoona, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 37 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 44-mile quick runs to 237-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Altoona, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

78

Longest Drive

243.8 mi

Norwood, PA

Quickest Drive

49m

State College, PA

Plan Around Altoona, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Altoona, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Norwood, PA to Altoona, PA 243.8 mi · 3h 58m Franconia, PA to Altoona, PA 240.4 mi · 3h 39m Fairview, PA to Altoona, PA 240 mi · 3h 53m Center City, PA to Altoona, PA 238.1 mi · 4h 29m

Continue From Altoona, PA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA 237.3 mi · 3h 41m Altoona, PA to Damascus, PA 236.8 mi · 4h 51m Altoona, PA to North Wales, PA 234 mi · 4h 26m Altoona, PA to Wyndmoor, PA 231.9 mi · 4h 23m

Trips from Altoona, PA

Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA

237.3 mi 3h 41m

Altoona, PA to Damascus, PA

236.8 mi 4h 51m

Altoona, PA to North Wales, PA

234 mi 4h 26m

Altoona, PA to Wyndmoor, PA

231.9 mi 4h 23m

Altoona, PA to Norwood, PA

231.9 mi 4h 35m

Altoona, PA to Fairview, PA

230.7 mi 4h 32m

Altoona, PA to Lawrence Park, PA

222.7 mi 4h 19m

Altoona, PA to Chadds Ford, PA

222.7 mi 4h 16m

Altoona, PA to West Pikeland, PA

209.7 mi 3h 58m

Altoona, PA to Boyertown, PA

208.9 mi 4h 8m

Altoona, PA to Upland, PA

203.3 mi 4h 11m

Altoona, PA to Oxford, PA

200.5 mi 4h 3m

Altoona, PA to Hopewell, PA

199.9 mi 4h 4m

Altoona, PA to Honey Brook, PA

197.4 mi 3h 44m

Altoona, PA to Northampton, PA

196.2 mi 3h 58m

Altoona, PA to Reading, PA

194.3 mi 3h 1m

Altoona, PA to Parkesburg, PA

193.3 mi 3h 53m

Altoona, PA to Whitfield, PA

190.4 mi 3h 37m

Driving from Altoona, PA

On average, trips departing from Altoona, PA run 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 22m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 237 miles (4h 51m), while the shortest is just 44 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Altoona, PA include Philadelphia, PA (237.3 mi, 3h 41m), Damascus, PA (236.8 mi, 4h 51m), North Wales, PA (234 mi, 4h 26m), Wyndmoor, PA (231.9 mi, 4h 23m), and Norwood, PA (231.9 mi, 4h 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 169-mile trip from Altoona, PA, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 37 mapped routes leaving Altoona, PA and 41 routes heading into Altoona, PA, covering 78 total connections. Distances range from 44 to 237 miles.

The longest mapped route from Altoona, PA covers 237 miles and takes approximately 4h 51m. Shorter options start at just 44 miles.

The average route from Altoona, PA runs about 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 169-mile trip from Altoona, PA costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Altoona, PA include Philadelphia, PA, Damascus, PA, North Wales, PA and Wyndmoor, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.