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Trip from Altoona, PA to Blairsville, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

54.3 mi

87 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 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

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Downtown Blairsville, PA, PA

Blairsville, PA

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Trip Overview

Altoona, PA to Blairsville, PA is 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m via US 22, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, offering a relatively short journey through the Northeast region. The route is primarily on US 22, also known as the William Penn Highway, which provides a direct connection between these two towns. With a drive time under two hours and minimal stops recommended, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day. Consider this route if you need a quick and efficient transit between Altoona and Blairsville without extensive detours.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This trip features a mixed drive, with 56% of the route on highways, suggesting a good balance between faster travel and more local road conditions. You'll encounter stretches like the 30.5-mile segment on US 22, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. As you travel along the William Penn Highway and 6th Avenue, expect the character of the drive to shift, potentially moving from more open highway to more developed or town-influenced sections. This blend means you'll experience periods of smooth, uninterrupted driving interspersed with areas that might require more attention to local traffic and signals.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lexington Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 8 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
51.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 119 North: Indiana

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 119 North: Indiana
5
51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Old William Penn Highway

Turn left onto Old William Penn Highway toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 22 30.5 mi 39m
William Penn Highway 14.6 mi 19m
6th Avenue 3.6 mi 6m
Old William Penn Highway 1.9 mi 3m
7th Avenue 1.8 mi 2m
East Market Street 0.7 mi 1m
8th Street 0.3 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 Blairsville, 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

15 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 119 North: Indiana Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto Old William Penn Highway

1.9 mi · 3 min · Old William Penn Highway
Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on East Market Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Market Street
13

Turn right

58 ft · 4 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.1 mi from Altoona, PA · 38m 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

Summit, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Nanty Glo, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blairsville, PA

The final approach into Blairsville, 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

$8.74 one way

$17.47 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $9.83 $19.66
premium $4.95 $10.59 $21.18
diesel $5.98 $12.78 $25.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.61
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
EV Truck/SUV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48

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

Morning in Altoona on Saturday

Local time

6:09 AM

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

Blairsville, PA

Morning in Blairsville on Saturday

Local time

6:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

16 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 16m 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 Blairsville, PA covers 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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 27.1 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 $8.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 Blairsville, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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