Origin
Altoona, PA
Night in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altoona, PA to Norwood, PA
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
231.9 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
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6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Traveling from Altoona to Norwood covers 231.9 miles across Pennsylvania, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 35 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway travel, it is best suited as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $37 for fuel to complete the transit. While both cities are located within the Northeast region, the local nature of the roads makes the drive feel significantly longer than an interstate trip of the same distance. Expect a steady, focused pace as you navigate through the various local streets that define this route.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.9 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by a lack of highway travel, meaning you will spend the entire 231.9 miles on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. You will navigate via Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, and 7th Avenue, creating a turn-heavy experience that requires your constant attention behind the wheel. Because there is no highway share, you will not find long, uninterrupted stretches of open road; in fact, the longest segment on Lexington Avenue is 0 miles. The personality of this drive is strictly local, demanding a more engaged driving style than a traditional interstate commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altoona, PA to Norwood, 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 Norwood, PA.
1
Start on 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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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
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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
174 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
15
Turn left onto North Morehall Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morehall Road
16
Continue on South Morehall Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
17
Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
18
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
19
Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
20
Continue on Newtown Street Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
21
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chester Pike
22
Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
23
Continue on Sproul Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
24
Keep slight right to continue on Sproul Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sproul Road
25
Turn left onto West Woodland Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West Woodland Avenue
26
Continue on Kedron Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kedron Avenue
27
Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Macdade Boulevard
28
Turn right onto Holmes Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Holmes Road
29
Continue on West Amosland Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Amosland Road
30
Turn left onto Welcome Avenue
325 ft
·
20 sec
·
Welcome Avenue
31
Continue on Welcome Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Welcome Avenue
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 4 hour and 35 minute local trek, plan to make at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the constant turns. Leaving early in the morning is highly recommended to ensure you navigate the local intersections during daylight hours. With fuel costs estimated at $37, verify your tank levels before departure to avoid searching for stations on unfamiliar local roads. Given the lack of highway segments, maintain a flexible schedule to account for potential traffic signals or congestion on 7th Avenue and 8th Street. Stay alert, as the technical nature of these local roads requires more focus than standard highway driving.
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 115.9 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 2h 17m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norwood, 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 231.9 miles and 4h 35m.
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 115.9 mi from Altoona, PA · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.9 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norwood, PA
The final approach into Norwood, 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 Norwood, 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
$38.37 one way
$76.75 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $41.99 | $83.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $44.94 | $89.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.52 | $103.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.35 | $11.13 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.29 | $9.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.8 | 1 | $32.47 | $14.84 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Norwood, PA
Night in Norwood on Sunday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°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
22 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
4h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Norwood, PA covers 231.9 miles and takes about 4h 35m 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 115.9 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 $38.37 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altoona, PA to Norwood, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altoona, PA to Norwood, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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