Origin
Althom, PA
Morning in Althom on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Althom, PA to Columbus, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Althom, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Althom, PA to Columbus, PA covers 26.7 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Davey Hill Road, Althom Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on Grand Army of the Republic Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 26.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near Davey Hill Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Althom, PA to Columbus, PA is easy. At 54m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (Davey Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 26.6 miles (Erie Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Davey Hill Road
Turn right onto Davey Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
26.6 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Erie Street
Turn right onto Erie Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
PA 957 / PA-957
Turn right onto PA 957 / PA-957
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Davey Hill Road | 9.4 mi | 22m |
| Althom Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| Route 6 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Dalrymple Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Erie Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| PA-957 | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
— 12.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Althom, PA and Columbus, PA.
1
Start on Althom Road
2.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Althom Road
2
Turn right onto Davey Hill Road
5.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Davey Hill Road
3
Continue on Davey Hill Road
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Davey Hill Road
4
Continue on Dalrymple Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dalrymple Street
5
Merge onto US 6
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6
Continue on US 6
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 6
7
Turn right onto Erie Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Erie Street
8
Turn right onto PA 957
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
PA-957
9
Arrive at destination
PA 957
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.43 one way
$8.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbus, PA
Morning in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Althom, PA to Columbus, PA covers 26.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Davey Hill Road, Althom Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 miles from Althom, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Althom, PA to Columbus, PA is easy. At 54m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (Davey Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 26.6 miles (Erie Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Althom, PA to Columbus, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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