Origin
Altoona, PA
Afternoon in Altoona on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
199.1 mi
320 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hokendauqua, PA
Acres of Film
The drive from Altoona, PA to Hokendauqua, PA covers 199.1 miles and takes about 4h 1m 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 $33.01 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
99.6 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 199.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 199.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 1m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altoona, PA to Hokendauqua, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Avenue | — | — |
| 8th Street | — | — |
| 6th Avenue | — | — |
| Greenwood Road | — | — |
| East Walton Avenue | — | — |
| East Pleasant Valley Boulevard | — | — |
| Sabbath Rest Road | — | — |
| I 99 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Hokendauqua, 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 right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway
Continue on State Route 93
Continue on Valmont Parkway
Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard
Continue on North Broad Street
Continue on West Broad Street
Continue on Berwick Street
Continue on Broad Street
Continue on Hudson Drive
Continue on Hunter Street
Continue on Hudson Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
Continue on Lehigh Avenue
Continue on Lehigh Street
Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
Continue on North 1st Street
Continue on North First Street
Continue on Bankway Street
Continue on East Bridge Street
Turn right
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left onto Riverview Drive
Continue on North Best Avenue
Continue on South Best Avenue
Continue on Riverview Drive
Continue on MacArthur Road
Turn left onto Lehigh Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.6 miles or 2h 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hokendauqua, 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 199.1 miles and 4h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.6 mi from Altoona, PA · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 99.6 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hokendauqua, 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 Hokendauqua, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.01 one way
$66.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $38.61 | $77.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.96 | $87.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.91 | $9.56 |
| Efficient EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.87 | $12.74 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Altoona on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Hokendauqua on Friday
Local time
1:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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