Trip from Altoona, PA to Wyndmoor, PA

Drive Time

4h 23m

Distance

231.9 mi

373 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 10m ★

6 AM

4h 23m

8 AM

4h 50m

10 AM

4h 33m

12 PM

4h 30m

3 PM

4h 34m

5 PM

4h 48m

8 PM

4h 15m

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

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Wyndmoor, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Altoona, PA to Wyndmoor, PA covers 231.9 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, Stenton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 187.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.37 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

116 miles from Altoona, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 23m highway drive covering 231.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. The longest continuous stretch is about 187.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 187.9 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,230 ft 420 ft

Total Climb

68 ft

Total Descent

878 ft

Highest Point

1,230 ft

~16.6 mi in

Elevation Range

810 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lexington Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 231.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

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

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

36.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

224.7 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 333 Toward I 476 South: Chester

225.1 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Plymouth Road, Chester, Norristown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 476 South: Plymouth Road, Chester, Nor...

225.3 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Plymouth Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Plymouth Road

Towns Along This Route

Between Altoona, PA and Wyndmoor, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh

35.1 mi in | ~40m

Harrisburg

35.1 mi in | ~40m

Patp: Pittsburgh

36.2 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	187.9 mi	3h 23m
I 99	32.1 mi	34m
Stenton Avenue	3.6 mi	7m
17th Street	1.2 mi	2m
Flourtown Road	1.2 mi	2m
Joshua Road	0.8 mi	1m
7th Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Plymouth Road	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 187.9 mi, about 3h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 7th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 7th Street

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

257 ft · 16 sec · Lexington Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto 8th Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · 8th Street

Turn right onto PA 764

0.7 mi · 1 min · 7th Avenue

Turn left onto 17th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

Merge onto I 99; US 220

32 mi · 34 min · I 99; US 220

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Keep slight right at fork

284 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford

Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

188 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 333 Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 476 South: Plymouth Road, Chester, Norristown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

403 ft · 14 sec

Toward Plymouth Road Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto Plymouth Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Plymouth Road

Continue on Flourtown Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Flourtown Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Joshua Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Joshua Road

Turn right onto Stenton Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · Stenton Avenue

Continue on Stenton Avenue

166 ft · 4 sec · Stenton Avenue

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Stenton Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Stenton Avenue

Turn left onto Willow Grove Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Willow Grove Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Flourtown Avenue

150 ft · 11 sec · Flourtown Avenue

Turn left

112 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at 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 116 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 2h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.9 miles.

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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 116 miles or 2h 9m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wyndmoor, 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 231.9 miles and 4h 23m.

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.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 187.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 116 mi from Altoona, PA · 2h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abbottstown, PA

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

Abbottstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Abbottstown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.9 miles.

Arriving in Wyndmoor, PA

The final approach into Wyndmoor, 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 Wyndmoor, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 215.9

View on nps.gov

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 120

View on nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour $1 near mile 231.9

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 231.9

View on nps.gov

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 159.9

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 207.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

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

Estimated Tolls: $24.42

Pennsylvania Turnpike (187.9 mi) $24.42

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Tolls

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Travelers' Oasis - Tesla Supercharger

BREEZEWOOD, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Giant - Tesla Supercharger

Harrisburg, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dunkn' Middletown

Middletown, PA

NAYAX_ENERGY

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Altoona, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Claysburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Breezewood, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sunoco - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Littleton, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

McKinney Station Ice Cream and Farm Market - Tesla Supercharger

Newburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 10 Electrify America: 3 Blink Network: 3 FCN: 3 EV Connect: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 APPLEGREEN: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 TURNONGREEN: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 minutes ago

Origin

Altoona, PA

Evening in Altoona on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 8 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Destination

Wyndmoor, PA

Evening in Wyndmoor on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 5% chance 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

20 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 23m 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 Wyndmoor, PA covers 231.9 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, Stenton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 116 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.

Between Altoona, PA and Wyndmoor, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.

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Trip from Altoona, PA to Wyndmoor, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Wyndmoor, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

First State National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Altoona, PA

Wyndmoor, PA

Same local time

20 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 23m on the road

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