Trip from Altoona, PA to Clairton, PA

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

104.1 mi

168 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 16m ★

6 AM

2h 26m

8 AM

2h 46m

10 AM

2h 33m

12 PM

2h 31m

3 PM

2h 34m

5 PM

2h 45m

8 PM

2h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Clairton, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Altoona to Clairton covers 104.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 26 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $17 on fuel for the journey, making it a relatively affordable trip across Pennsylvania. Your route will primarily utilize the William Penn Highway, US 22, and the Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. Because both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, you will stay consistent with the local landscape throughout the drive. It’s a straightforward route that provides a reliable connection between these two Pennsylvania points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

52.1 miles from Altoona, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing high-speed transit with local road navigation. Only 35% of your journey is spent on highways, so be prepared for a variety of road conditions as you transition between larger thoroughfares and smaller connectors. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.2 miles while traveling along the William Penn Highway, which serves as the backbone of your trip. The drive doesn't lean entirely on monotonous interstate travel, instead requiring you to stay alert as the road character shifts. Expect a functional drive that moves you efficiently through the Pennsylvania landscape without feeling like a purely repetitive highway haul.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 104.1 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 6.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lexington Avenue

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 22

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont

71.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 66 South: Greensburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg

71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | PA 66 / State Route 66

Merge onto PA 66 / State Route 66 toward PA 66 South: Greensburg

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg

Towns Along This Route

Between Altoona, PA and Clairton, PA, road signs point toward Delmont and Newton.

Delmont

70.9 mi in | ~1h 37m

Newton

80.2 mi in | ~1h 48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
William Penn Highway	34.2 mi	47m
US 22	30.5 mi	39m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass	8.1 mi	8m
PA 136	5.5 mi	8m
Hayden Boulevard	4.9 mi	7m
East Main Street	4.8 mi	7m
6th Avenue	3.6 mi	6m
Greensburg Pike	3.2 mi	4m

Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 34.2 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Clairton, PA.

Start on 7th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 7th Street

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

257 ft · 16 sec · Lexington Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto 8th Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · 8th Street

Turn right onto PA 764

1.8 mi · 2 min · 7th Avenue

Continue on PA 764

3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

Continue on US 22

0.3 mi · 21 sec · US 22

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22

30 mi · 39 min · US 22

Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 22

34 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

417 ft · 16 sec

Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto PA 66

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Route 66

Toward PA 66 South: Greensburg Use the left lane.

Continue on PA Tpke 66

8.1 mi · 8 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Exit 4 Toward PA 136: Greensburg, West Newton

Turn slight right

145 ft · 3 sec

Turn straight onto PA 136

412 ft · 11 sec · West Newton Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 136

5.5 mi · 8 min · PA 136

Turn right onto PA 136

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road

Continue on PA 136

3.2 mi · 4 min · Greensburg Pike

At end of road, turn right onto PA 136

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Mount Pleasant Road

Continue on PA 136

4.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Merge onto PA 51

4.9 mi · 7 min · Hayden Boulevard

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward PA 837 North: Clairton

Turn straight onto PA 837

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Street

Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Saint Clair Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto 3rd Street

43 ft · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

3rd Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable drive of under two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to schedule formal stops to break up the 104.1-mile distance, as the route is short enough to drive in one go. Keep your budget in mind by setting aside about $17 for fuel before you head out. Because the route relies on a mix of highways and local roads, stay mindful of changing speed limits and traffic patterns when transitioning off the Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. Take advantage of the lack of required stops to enjoy the simplicity of the trip and arrive at your destination refreshed.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 52.1 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.2 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 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.1 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clairton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Altoona, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 104.1 miles and 2h 26m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 34.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.1 mi from Altoona, PA · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

52 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.1 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clairton, PA

The final approach into Clairton, 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 Clairton, 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

$17.23 one way

$34.45 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$18.85	$37.70
premium	$4.92	$20.17	$40.34
diesel	$5.64	$23.13	$46.25

Estimated Tolls: $0.57

Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass (8.1 mi) $0.57

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.2	$10.93	$5.00
Efficient EV	26	$9.11	$4.16
EV Truck/SUV	41.6	$14.57	$6.66

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Altoona, PA

Evening in Altoona on Sunday

Local time

8:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clairton, PA

Evening in Clairton on Sunday

Local time

8:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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

1 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

2h 26m 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 Clairton, PA covers 104.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are William Penn Highway, US 22, Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.1 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 $17.23 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.

Between Altoona, PA and Clairton, PA, road signs point toward Delmont and Newton.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Clairton, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Altoona, PA

Clairton, PA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 26m on the road

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