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 Littlestown, PA
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
128.9 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Littlestown, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Traveling from Altoona to Littlestown covers 128.9 miles of Pennsylvania terrain, typically requiring about 3 hours and 1 minute of drive time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a highway sprint, it functions best as a focused one-day excursion. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Navigating this route involves transitioning through various local streets rather than relying on interstates, so expect a more hands-on driving experience. Given the moderate duration, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay, provided you account for the time spent on local roads.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.4 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is defined by its local character, featuring zero percent highway driving. You will spend your time navigating a series of turns along Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, and 7th Avenue instead of cruising on high-speed interstates. Because there is no long-distance highway stretch, the longest uninterrupted segment on Lexington Avenue is essentially non-existent. Expect a technical, turn-heavy experience that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The road's personality is strictly local, making it a stark departure from typical cross-country highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 Littlestown, PA is easy. At 3h 1m 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 Littlestown, 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 Littlestown, PA.
1
Start on 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
256 ft
·
17 sec
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Chambersburg Road
22
Continue on Buford Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford Avenue
23
Continue on Chambersburg Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Chambersburg Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lincoln Square
25
Exit the rotary onto York Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
York Street
26
Turn straight onto Hanover Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hanover Street
27
Continue on Hanover Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hanover Road
28
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
29
Merge slight right
1.5 mi
·
1 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward PA 97
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
PA 97
31
Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Pike
32
Continue on North Queen Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Queen Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour journey, plan to depart early to account for the frequent turns and local navigation. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself and handle the drive in a single stretch. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between 8th Street and 7th Avenue, as the lack of highway signage means you will need to stay alert for local road markers. Since the fuel cost is estimated at $21, consider filling up in Altoona to avoid searching for stations while navigating the more complex local segments. Taking your time through these turn-heavy stretches will ensure a much more comfortable arrival in Littlestown.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.4 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 31m 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 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Littlestown, 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 128.9 miles and 3h 1m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.4 mi from Altoona, PA · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 Littlestown, PA
The final approach into Littlestown, 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 Littlestown, 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
$21.33 one way
$42.66 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.34 | $46.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.64 | $57.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.53 | $6.19 |
| Efficient EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.05 | $8.25 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Littlestown, PA
Evening in Littlestown on Sunday
Local time
7:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
64 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
4 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
3h 1m 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 Littlestown, PA covers 128.9 miles and takes about 3h 1m 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 64.4 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 $21.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Altoona, PA to Littlestown, PA is easy. At 3h 1m 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 Littlestown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altoona, PA to Littlestown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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