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Trip from Altoona, PA to Smith, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 13m

Distance

53 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m

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

The drive from Altoona, PA to Smith, PA covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 22, William Penn Highway, 6th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.5 miles on US 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 53 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Altoona, PA to Smith, PA covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lexington Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lexington Avenue

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 8th Street

Turn left onto 8th Street

Navigation decision point

7
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 22

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
6
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Corporate Campus Drive

Turn right onto Corporate Campus Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
52.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | Cornell Road

Turn left onto Cornell Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 22 30.5 mi 39m
William Penn Highway 15.5 mi 21m
6th Avenue 3.6 mi 6m
7th Avenue 1.8 mi 2m
Cornell Road 0.6 mi 1m
8th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Corporate Campus Drive 0.2 mi <1m
7th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 22 — 30.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Smith, PA.

1

Start on 7th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 7th Street
2

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

257 ft · 16 sec · Lexington Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto 8th Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · 8th Street
4

Turn right onto PA 764

1.8 mi · 2 min · 7th Avenue
5

Continue on PA 764

3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
7

Continue on US 22

0.3 mi · 21 sec · US 22
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22

30 mi · 39 min · US 22
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on US 22

16 mi · 21 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Corporate Campus Drive

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Corporate Campus Drive
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto Cornell Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cornell Road
12

Arrive at destination

Cornell Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.5 mi from Altoona, PA · 37m into the drive

Downtown Loretto, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Loretto, PA

27 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

Gallitzin, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Loretto, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Smith, PA

The final approach into Smith, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.79 one way

$17.57 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.62 $19.25
premium $4.93 $10.28 $20.56
diesel $5.61 $11.70 $23.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54
Efficient EV 13.3 0 $4.64 $2.12
EV Truck/SUV 21.2 0 $7.42 $3.39

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Altoona, PA

Evening in Altoona on Thursday

Local time

5:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Smith, PA

Evening in Smith on Thursday

Local time

5:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Loretto, PA

27 mi in

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

35 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

1h 13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Smith, PA covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, William Penn Highway, 6th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 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 $8.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Altoona, PA to Smith, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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