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 Hilltown, PA
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
110.1 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilltown, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Connecting Altoona to Hilltown covers a 110.1-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 28 minutes to complete. Because this route stays entirely within Pennsylvania and avoids highways, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to make the trek between these two Northeast locations. Navigating through local roads like Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, and 7th Avenue creates a distinct experience compared to standard interstate travel. Since the entire distance is manageable in a single afternoon, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely 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
55.1 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, placing you squarely on local roads for the duration of the trip. You will find no long, uninterrupted stretches here, as even Lexington Avenue requires constant navigation rather than steady cruising. The character of the road is technical and consistent, favoring those who prefer active driving over high-speed transit. Prepare for a winding experience that keeps you engaged as you transition between the various local streets.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 Hilltown, PA is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Hilltown, 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 Hilltown, PA.
1
Start on 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
256 ft
·
17 sec
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Lexington Avenue
3
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
8th Street
4
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Avenue
5
Turn left onto 17th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
7
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
34 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
285 ft
·
7 sec
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US 220 Business South: Bedford
10
Turn slight right onto Business 220
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Business 220
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
16
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Lincoln Highway
17
Continue on Lincoln Way West
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Lincoln Way West
18
Continue on West Loudon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Loudon Street
19
Continue on West Queen Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Queen Street
20
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Lincoln Way East
21
Continue on Chambersburg Road
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Chambersburg Road
22
Take the exit right
184 ft
·
5 sec
23
Turn slight right onto High Street
361 ft
·
13 sec
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High Street
24
Turn right onto Hilltown Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hilltown Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of this 110.1-mile drive, flexibility is your greatest asset since you aren't tied to high-speed highway traffic patterns. Plan to depart during daylight hours, as the reliance on local roads like 7th Avenue and 8th Street makes visibility especially important for navigating turns. Because there are no scheduled stops provided for this route, ensure your tank is ready for the $18 fuel expenditure before you pull out of Altoona. Since the drive is under three hours, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to build in lengthy rest breaks. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the lack of highway signage means you will be making frequent turns throughout the journey.
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 55.1 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 14m 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilltown, 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 110.1 miles and 2h 28m.
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 55.1 mi from Altoona, PA · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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
Arriving in Hilltown, PA
The final approach into Hilltown, 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 Hilltown, 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
$18.22 one way
$36.44 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.94 | $39.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $21.34 | $42.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.05 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Hilltown, PA
Evening in Hilltown on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
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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
2 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 28m 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 Hilltown, PA covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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 55.1 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 $18.22 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 Hilltown, PA is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Hilltown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altoona, PA to Hilltown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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