Trip from Altoona, PA to Lansford, PA

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

176.8 mi

285 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Altoona, PA to Lansford, PA covers 176.8 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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 $28.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.4 miles from Altoona, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 176.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lexington Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main 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.

Longest stretch: Lexington Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 7th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 7th Street
2

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

256 ft · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue
3

Turn left onto 8th Street

0.4 mi · 46 sec · 8th Street
4

Turn left onto 6th Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
5

Turn right onto Greenwood Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Greenwood Road
6

Turn left onto East Walton Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East Walton Avenue
7

Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
8

Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Sabbath Rest Road
9

Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
10

Merge slight left

31 mi · 32 min
11

Keep slight left

4.0 mi · 4 min
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

12 mi · 14 min · I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
13

Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
14

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
15

Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

0.3 mi · 36 sec · PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
16

Keep slight right

443 ft · 12 sec
17

Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway
18

Continue on State Route 93

3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
19

Continue on Valmont Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valmont Parkway
20

Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
21

Continue on North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 43 sec · North Broad Street
22

Continue on West Broad Street

3.8 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
23

Continue on Berwick Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
24

Continue on Broad Street

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Broad Street
25

Continue on Hudson Drive

5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
26

Continue on Hunter Street

2.8 mi · 3 min · Hunter Street
27

Continue on Hudson Drive

525 ft · 10 sec · Hudson Drive
28

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Catawissa Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
29

Turn left onto Market Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · Market Street
30

Continue on East Patterson Street

2.2 mi · 4 min · East Patterson Street
31

Turn left onto Spring Garden Street

75 ft · 3 sec · Spring Garden Street
32

Arrive at your 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 88.4 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.4 miles or 1h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lansford, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Altoona, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 176.8 miles and 3h 30m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.4 mi from Altoona, PA · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

88 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.4 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lansford, PA

The final approach into Lansford, 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 Lansford, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.44 one way

$56.88 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $32.01 $64.02
premium $4.95 $34.48 $68.97
diesel $5.98 $41.62 $83.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53 0 $18.56 $8.49
Efficient EV 44.2 0 $15.47 $7.07
EV Truck/SUV 70.7 0 $24.75 $11.32

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Altoona, PA

Morning in Altoona on Saturday

Local time

9:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Lansford, PA

Morning in Lansford on Saturday

Local time

9:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Corning, NY

88 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 30m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Altoona, PA to Lansford, PA covers 176.8 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, 6th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.4 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 $28.44 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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