Origin
Altoona, PA
Morning in Altoona on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Altoona, PA to Bridgeville, PA
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Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
171.2 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
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6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeville, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Altoona to Bridgeville, expect a journey covering 171.2 miles that typically takes about 3 hours and 29 minutes to complete. Because this route avoids highways entirely, it functions best as a focused, one-day excursion rather than a multi-day trek. You should budget approximately $28 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, this drive relies on local roads rather than major interstates, meaning the experience is quite different from a standard highway cruise. It is a straightforward route that is manageable for a single driver, provided you are prepared for a turn-heavy itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.6 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This 171.2-mile trek is defined by a turn-heavy, local profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since there is zero highway share on this route, you will not experience the monotony of high-speed interstate driving. You will spend your time navigating Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, and 7th Avenue, which means there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on. The road requires constant attention, making it a technical drive through the Pennsylvania landscape. Be prepared for a steady pace where the local road conditions dictate your speed and focus throughout the entire 3-hour and 29-minute duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 96.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lexington Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 171.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lexington Avenue
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
5
36 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
6
36.4 mi into trip
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~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
133.6 mi into trip
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~2h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 242
Toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Altoona, PA and Bridgeville, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Baltimore.
Pittsburgh
35.1 mi in
|
~40m
Harrisburg
35.1 mi in
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~40m
Patp: Pittsburgh
36.2 mi in
|
~42m
Baltimore
133.6 mi in
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~2h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 96.8 mi | 1h 46m |
| I 99 | 32.1 mi | 34m |
| I 83 | 21.4 mi | 26m |
| Windsor Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Craley Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| New Bridgeville Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Green Branch Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| 17th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 96.8 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Bridgeville, PA.
1
Start on 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
257 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lexington Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
8th Street
4
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue
5
Turn left onto 17th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
7
Merge onto I 99; US 220
32 mi
·
34 min
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I 99; US 220
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
10
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
13
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
97 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 242
Toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn straight
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore
16
Merge onto I 83
21 mi
·
26 min
·
I 83
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward PA 124 East
18
Turn straight onto PA 124
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Rose Avenue
19
Continue on PA 124
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Prospect Road
20
Turn right onto PA 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Horn Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Windsor Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Windsor Road
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on North Penn Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Penn Street
23
Turn left onto PA 624
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on PA 624
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Craley Road
25
Turn right onto PA 425
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New Bridgeville Road
26
Turn sharp left onto Chapel Church Road
399 ft
·
17 sec
·
Chapel Church Road
27
Continue on Chapel Church Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Chapel Church Road
28
Turn left onto Green Branch Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Green Branch Road
29
Arrive at destination
Green Branch Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, your best strategy is to plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the technical driving. Because the route relies on local streets rather than highways, traffic patterns on roads like 7th Avenue can fluctuate, so leave early to avoid peak local congestion. Keep your $28 fuel budget in mind and try to fill up before you head out, as local roads may offer fewer convenient refueling options than a major interstate. Given the constant turning required, ensure your vehicle’s tire pressure is set correctly before departure to maintain optimal handling. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so take advantage of the short duration to adjust your pace if you encounter unexpected road work.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.6 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.6 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeville, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Altoona, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Altoona, PA
This is one driving day of about 171.2 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Altoona, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 96.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.6 mi from Altoona, PA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.6 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.8 miles.
Arriving in Bridgeville, PA
The final approach into Bridgeville, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bridgeville, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.38 one way
$56.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $31.09 | $62.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $33.20 | $66.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.80 | $75.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.58
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(96.8 mi)
$12.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.98 | $8.22 |
| Efficient EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.98 | $6.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.97 | $10.96 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Bridgeville, PA
Morning in Bridgeville on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 29m 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 Altoona, PA to Bridgeville, PA covers 171.2 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, I 83. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.6 miles from Altoona, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 171.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Altoona, PA and Bridgeville, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Baltimore.
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