Origin
Altoona, PA
Night in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altoona, PA to Silver Spring, PA
Drive Time
4h 43m
Distance
241 mi
388 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 30m
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6 AM
4h 43m
8 AM
5h 10m
10 AM
4h 53m
12 PM
4h 50m
3 PM
4h 54m
5 PM
5h 9m
8 PM
4h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silver Spring, PA
Mohamed B.
Trip Overview
The drive from Altoona, PA to Silver Spring, PA covers 241 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, 6th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
120.5 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 43m drive with frequent turns across 241 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 43m 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 Silver Spring, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Walton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pleasant Valley Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sabbath Rest Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 99 North | 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 Silver Spring, 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
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
8th Street
4
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
6
Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
7
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sabbath Rest Road
9
Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
10
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
32 min
11
Keep slight left
4.0 mi
·
4 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
13
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
14
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
16
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
42 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I-84 east, US 6 east
18
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
20
Merge slight left
3.4 mi
·
4 min
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
42 mi
·
48 min
·
I 84 East: Milford
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Milford
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 6: Milford
23
Keep slight right
276 ft
·
7 sec
24
Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
25
Continue on West Harford Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Harford Street
26
Turn right onto 7th Street
499 ft
·
25 sec
·
7th Street
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
197 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mill Street
28
Continue on Water Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
29
Continue on Route 2001
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 2001
30
Turn left onto Raymondskill Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Raymondskill Road
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 120.5 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 2h 21m 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 120.5 miles or 2h 21m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silver Spring, 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 241 miles and 4h 43m.
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 120.5 mi from Altoona, PA · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 120.5 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Silver Spring, PA
The final approach into Silver Spring, 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 Silver Spring, 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
$39.88 one way
$79.76 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $43.64 | $87.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $46.70 | $93.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.54 | $107.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.57 |
| Efficient EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.09 | $9.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.74 | $15.42 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Silver Spring, PA
Night in Silver Spring on Sunday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 43m 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 Silver Spring, PA covers 241 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, 6th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.5 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 $39.88 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 43m 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 Silver Spring, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altoona, PA to Silver Spring, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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