Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
236.8 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
The drive from Altoona, PA to Damascus, PA covers 236.8 miles and takes about 4h 51m 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 $38.09 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
118.4 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 236.8 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Damascus, PA.
Start on 7th Street
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
Turn left onto 8th Street
Turn left onto 6th Avenue
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
Turn left onto East Walton Avenue
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale
Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Continue on Roosevelt Highway
Continue on West Park Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on Fair Avenue
Continue on Hancock Highway
Turn right onto Cochecton Turnpike
Turn right onto River Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.4 miles or 2h 25m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Damascus, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 236.8 miles and 4h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.4 mi from Altoona, PA · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 118.4 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Damascus, 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 Damascus, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$38.09 one way
$76.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $42.88 | $85.75 |
| premium | $4.95 | $46.19 | $92.37 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $55.75 | $111.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.86 | $11.37 |
| Efficient EV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.15 | $15.16 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Altoona on Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Damascus on Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Syracuse, NY
118 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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