Trip from Altoona, PA to Granville, PA

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

66 mi

106 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 43m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

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Granville, PA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through Pennsylvania, this 66-mile journey from Altoona to Granville is a straightforward option for your itinerary. Expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. You will navigate via a combination of I-99, Birmingham Pike, and the William Penn Highway. Budgeting about $11 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the transit. It is an efficient, no-fuss drive that allows you to reach your destination quickly without the need for an overnight stay.

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

33 miles from Altoona, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 25% of the trip spent on highways, the majority of your time will be navigating local roads that offer a more hands-on driving experience. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stint on the William Penn Highway, covering a 32-mile stretch. The road’s personality shifts from the faster pace of I-99 to more technical, winding sections as you progress toward Granville. Be prepared to adjust your speed frequently as you transition between these different road types throughout the 66-mile trek.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 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 32 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lexington Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 6.4 miles: 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.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 8th Street

Turn left onto 8th Street

Navigation decision point

6.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

56.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | East John Street

Turn right onto East John Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

65.7 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | Granville Road

At end of road, turn right onto Granville Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
William Penn Highway	32 mi	46m
Birmingham Pike	8.8 mi	13m
I 99	8.6 mi	9m
PA 103	8 mi	14m
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard	2.8 mi	4m
6th Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
Greenwood Road	0.6 mi	1m
Sabbath Rest Road	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 32 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Granville, 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

0.4 mi · 45 sec · 8th Street

Turn left onto PA 764

1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue

Turn right onto Greenwood Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Greenwood Road

Turn left onto PA 764

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue

Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 764

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

Merge onto I 99; US 220

8.6 mi · 9 min · I 99; US 220

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward PA 453: Tyrone

Keep slight left at fork

188 ft · 4 sec

Turn straight onto East 10th Street

445 ft · 17 sec · East 10th Street

Turn right onto PA 453

8.8 mi · 13 min · Birmingham Pike

Turn left onto US 22

32 mi · 46 min · William Penn Highway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East John Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East John Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Mattawana Boulevard

466 ft · 9 sec · Mattawana Boulevard

Continue on PA 103

8.0 mi · 14 min · PA 103

Turn left onto Malta Park Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Malta Park Road

Turn left onto Granville Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Granville Road

At end of road, turn right onto Granville Road

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Granville Road

Turn left onto North River Road

402 ft · 17 sec · North River Road

Arrive at destination

North River Road

Trip Plan

Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best without worrying about complex planning. Since there are no designated stops included in the route data, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave to keep your $11 estimated cost on track. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should prioritize comfort and alertness behind the wheel. Given the mix of local roads and highway stretches, it is wise to stay aware of changing speed limits as you move off the main interstate. Use the 32-mile stretch on the William Penn Highway as your primary window for steady cruising before navigating the more intricate local turns that follow.

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 33 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32 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 66 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33 miles or 47m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Granville, 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 66 miles and 1h 39m.

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 32 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33 mi from Altoona, PA · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

33 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Granville, PA

The final approach into Granville, 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 Granville, 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

$10.92 one way

$21.84 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$11.95	$23.90
premium	$4.92	$12.79	$25.58
diesel	$5.64	$14.66	$29.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.8	$6.93	$3.17
Efficient EV	16.5	$5.77	$2.64
EV Truck/SUV	26.4	$9.24	$4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Granville, PA

Evening in Granville 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 39m 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 Granville, PA covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are William Penn Highway, Birmingham Pike, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33 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 $10.92 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.