Trip from Altoona, PA to Parkesburg, PA

Drive Time

3h 53m

Distance

193.3 mi

311 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 41m ★

6 AM

3h 54m

8 AM

4h 19m

10 AM

4h 3m

12 PM

4h 0m

3 PM

4h 4m

5 PM

4h 18m

8 PM

3h 46m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to traverse Pennsylvania from Altoona to Parkesburg, expect a journey covering 193.3 miles. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes of travel time, making this a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Throughout the drive, you will navigate via Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, and 7th Avenue as your primary paths. Anticipate spending roughly $31 on fuel for the trip. Since both your origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, you will remain within familiar territory as you travel through the state.

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

96.7 miles from Altoona, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend the entirety of the trip navigating local streets, meaning you should not expect any long, monotonous stretches on the interstate. In fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Lexington Avenue, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because the path relies exclusively on local roads, the drive feels more hands-on and technical than a typical highway cruise. Expect a steady, active pace rather than high-speed travel.

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

There are about 26 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 Parkesburg, PA is easy. At 3h 53m 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 Parkesburg, 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 Parkesburg, 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

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

0.6 mi · 2 min · I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

0.4 mi · 45 sec · PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

Merge slight left

29 mi · 33 min

Merge slight left

4.4 mi · 6 min

Take the exit slight right toward PA 340

0.1 mi · 15 sec · PA 340

Keep slight left

259 ft · 11 sec

Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike

7.4 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road

5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

5.2 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto Octorara Trail

1.4 mi · 2 min · Octorara Trail

Continue on North Church Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Church Street

Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 1st Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the local nature of these roads, plan for a flexible schedule that allows for at least one stop during your 3-hour and 53-minute trek. Since you will be navigating turn-heavy local streets, it is wise to depart early in the day to avoid peak traffic periods that could further slow your progress. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $31 estimate assumes consistent driving conditions that may fluctuate with frequent turns. Because there are no highway stretches to lean on, prioritize comfort and frequent adjustments to your seating position to stay alert. Take advantage of the single planned stop to stretch your legs and reset before tackling the final miles into Parkesburg.

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 96.7 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 56m 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96.7 miles or 1h 56m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Parkesburg, 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 193.3 miles and 3h 53m.

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 96.7 mi from Altoona, PA · 1h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

97 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.7 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Parkesburg, PA

The final approach into Parkesburg, 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 Parkesburg, 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

$31.99 one way

$63.97 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$35.00	$70.00
premium	$4.92	$37.46	$74.92
diesel	$5.64	$42.94	$85.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58	$20.30	$9.28
Efficient EV	48.3	$16.91	$7.73
EV Truck/SUV	77.3	$27.06	$12.37

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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

8:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Parkesburg, PA

Evening in Parkesburg on Sunday

Local time

8:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

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

3h 53m 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 Parkesburg, PA covers 193.3 miles and takes about 3h 53m 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 96.7 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 $31.99 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 Parkesburg, PA is easy. At 3h 53m 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 Parkesburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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