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 Oxford, PA
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
200.5 mi
323 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
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6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, PA
Milan
Trip Overview
Traveling from Altoona to Oxford covers 200.5 miles across the Pennsylvania landscape. You should anticipate a drive time of approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes, making this a manageable journey to complete in a single day. Budgeting about $32 for fuel will keep you on track for the trip. Since you will be navigating local roads like Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, and 7th Avenue rather than major interstates, the pace is steady but requires your full attention. This route is ideal for those who prefer backroad exploration over high-speed transit. It serves as a straightforward connection between these two Northeast locations, perfect for a one-day excursion.
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
100.2 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. With a 0% highway share, you won't experience the monotony of high-speed interstate travel; instead, you will navigate a series of local thoroughfares. The route is characterized by constant transitions, as there is no single long-distance stretch—even the longest segment on Lexington Avenue is 0 miles of uninterrupted road. This lack of highway segments means you will be constantly shifting and turning as you traverse the region. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands alertness throughout the entire 200.5-mile journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 3m 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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, 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
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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
102 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
0.6 mi
·
2 min
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I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
16
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
33 min
17
Merge slight left
3.7 mi
·
5 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward Greenfield Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Greenfield Road
19
Keep slight left
243 ft
·
11 sec
20
Turn left onto Greenfield Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenfield Road
21
Turn right onto Old Philadelphia Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
22
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway East
322 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lincoln Highway East
23
Turn left onto Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Lampeter Road
24
Continue on Penn Grant Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Penn Grant Road
25
Turn left onto Beaver Valley Pike
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
26
Continue on West 4th Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
West 4th Street
27
Turn left onto West State Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
28
Turn right onto South Lime Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lime Street
29
Continue on Kirkwood Pike
8.9 mi
·
12 min
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Kirkwood Pike
30
Continue on West Lancaster Avenue
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
31
Continue on East Lancaster Avenue
177 ft
·
5 sec
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East Lancaster Avenue
32
Turn right onto Pine Street
266 ft
·
19 sec
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Pine Street
33
Turn sharp left onto North 3rd Street
33 ft
·
1 sec
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North 3rd Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 4-hour drive, plan your departure for early in the day to ensure you finish before dusk. You have one scheduled stop available, so choose your break point carefully to refresh your focus before tackling the remainder of the route. Since you are relying entirely on local roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge and navigation apps to avoid missing any turns on 8th Street or 7th Avenue. Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace if traffic patterns shift on these local connectors. Staying alert at every intersection is the best way to handle this specific set of roads.
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 100.2 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 2h 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.2 miles or 2h 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 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford, 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 200.5 miles and 4h 3m.
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 100.2 mi from Altoona, PA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 100.2 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford, PA
The final approach into Oxford, 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 Oxford, 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
$33.18 one way
$66.35 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $36.30 | $72.61 |
| premium | $4.92 | $38.85 | $77.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.54 | $89.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.05 | $9.62 |
| Efficient EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.54 | $8.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.2 | 1 | $28.07 | $12.83 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Oxford, PA
Evening in Oxford 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
4h 3m 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 Oxford, PA covers 200.5 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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 100.2 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 $33.18 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 3m 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 Oxford, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altoona, PA to Oxford, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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