Trip from Altoona, PA to Greencastle, PA

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

93.5 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Greencastle, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Altoona to Greencastle covers 93.5 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes. Since this journey is contained entirely within Pennsylvania, it serves as a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stop. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trek. This route relies exclusively on local roads like Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, and 7th Avenue rather than major interstates. It is an ideal option if you prefer a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Northeast locations. Ultimately, this drive is best suited for those who want to avoid the congestion of high-speed highways in favor of a simpler, local pace.

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

46.8 miles from Altoona, PA

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

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, with the longest continuous segment being 0 miles on Lexington Avenue. Because you are navigating local streets, the experience requires constant engagement and focus behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by its frequent transitions between local thoroughfares, making it a technical drive that demands your full attention. Prepare for a steady, hands-on journey that keeps you moving through local corridors for the duration of the 93.5-mile trip.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Lexington Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Altoona, PA to Greencastle, PA is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altoona, PA to Greencastle, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lexington Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
8th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
7th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
17th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 99 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pittsburgh	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 220	Unavailable	Refreshing
Business 220	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Lexington Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 7th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 7th Street

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

256 ft · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

Turn left onto 8th Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · 8th Street

Turn right onto 7th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · 7th Avenue

Turn left onto 17th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

0.4 mi · 56 sec · I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

Merge slight left

32 mi · 34 min

Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

285 ft · 7 sec · US 220 Business South: Bedford

Turn slight right onto Business 220

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220

Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

16 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

0.2 mi · 46 sec · US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

21 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

Continue on Lincoln Way West

4.2 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Way West

Turn right onto Fort Loudon Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Fort Loudon Road

Turn left onto Lemar Road

7.6 mi · 12 min · Lemar Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Buchanan Trail West

4.1 mi · 5 min · Buchanan Trail West

Continue on West Baltimore Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · West Baltimore Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily manage the 2-hour and 2-minute duration in one go without needing to plan for formal rest stops. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, stay alert for navigation cues as you transition between Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, and 7th Avenue. Keep your $15 fuel budget in mind before you head out to ensure you have enough to cover the distance without stress. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to double-check your turn-by-turn directions beforehand, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating local intersections more frequently than on a traditional interstate route.

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 46.8 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

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 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.8 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greencastle, 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 93.5 miles and 2h 2m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.8 mi from Altoona, PA · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

47 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

Cuba, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greencastle, PA

The final approach into Greencastle, 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 Greencastle, 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

$15.47 one way

$30.94 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$16.93	$33.86
premium	$4.92	$18.12	$36.24
diesel	$5.64	$20.77	$41.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.1	$9.82	$4.49
Efficient EV	23.4	$8.18	$3.74
EV Truck/SUV	37.4	$13.09	$5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greencastle, PA

Evening in Greencastle on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

47 mi in

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

3 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 2m 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 Greencastle, PA covers 93.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, 7th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.8 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 $15.47 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 Altoona, PA to Greencastle, PA is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altoona, PA to Greencastle, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Altoona, PA to Greencastle, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.