Origin
Altoona, PA
Evening in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altoona, PA to Elim, PA
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
46.1 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elim, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Altoona, PA to Elim, PA covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 22, Portage Street, US 219 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on US 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
23 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Altoona, PA to Elim, PA covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,327 ft
1,034 ft
Total Climb
2,611 ft
Total Descent
2,123 ft
Highest Point
2,327 ft
~13.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,293 ft
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
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 46.1 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 0.2 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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8th Street
Turn left onto 8th Street
Navigation decision point
7
6.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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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
7
16.5 mi into trip
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~22m in
Take the exit toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage
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 53: Lilly, Portage
4
16.9 mi into trip
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~23m in
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PA 53 / West 2nd Street
Turn left onto PA 53 / West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Altoona, PA to Elim, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Portage along the way.
Portage
16.5 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Portage Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| US 219 | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| 6th Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Franklin Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| 7th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Railroad Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Goucher Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 10.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Elim, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Avenue
5
Continue on PA 764
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
7
Continue on US 22
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 22
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
US 22
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 53
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Street
12
Continue on PA 53
510 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto PA 53
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cleveland Street
14
Turn right onto PA 53
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Portage Street
15
Continue on PA 53
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
16
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
17
Merge onto US 219
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 219
18
Take the exit
4.7 mi
·
6 min
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
20
Turn slight right onto Bedford Street
285 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bedford Street
21
Turn left onto PA 271
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Haynes Street
22
Turn left onto PA 403
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Napoleon Street
23
Turn right onto PA 403
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Franklin Street
24
Turn right onto Goucher Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Goucher Street
25
Turn left onto Alberta Avenue
509 ft
·
22 sec
·
Alberta Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Alberta Avenue
Trip Plan
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 23 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 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 46.1 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elim, 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 46.1 miles and 1h 7m.
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 US 22 for about 10.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Altoona, PA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elim, PA
The final approach into Elim, 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 Elim, 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
$7.63 one way
$15.26 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.93 | $17.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Elim, PA
Evening in Elim on Sunday
Local time
7:23 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
1h 7m 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 Elim, PA covers 46.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, Portage Street, US 219. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 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 $7.63 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 46.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Altoona, PA to Elim, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Portage along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 1,034 ft to 2,327 ft elevation with about 2,611 ft of total climbing.
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