Origin
Altoona, PA
Morning in Altoona on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altoona, PA to Macungie, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
201.7 mi
325 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macungie, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Altoona, PA to Macungie, PA covers 201.7 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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 $33.44 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
100.8 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 201.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 3m drive with frequent turns across 201.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altoona, PA to Macungie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Lexington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Macungie, 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
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
16
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
3 sec
17
Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
18
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
19
Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
20
Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
21
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
22
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
23
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
24
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
25
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
26
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
27
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
28
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
29
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
30
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
31
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
32
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
33
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
34
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
William Penn Highway
35
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100 South: Trexlertown
36
Turn straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
37
Continue on Old State Route 100
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Old State Route 100
38
Continue on Trexlertown Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Trexlertown Road
39
Continue on Spring Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Spring Creek Road
40
Turn left
3.0 mi
·
4 min
41
Turn right
174 ft
·
16 sec
42
Turn right
135 ft
·
13 sec
43
Turn right onto South Lea Street
302 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Lea Street
44
Turn left onto East Main Street
276 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
45
Turn right
118 ft
·
9 sec
46
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 100.8 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 2h 1m 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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 miles or 2h 1m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macungie, 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.
+
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 201.7 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 100.8 mi from Altoona, PA · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.8 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macungie, PA
The final approach into Macungie, 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 Macungie, 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
$33.44 one way
$66.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $36.62 | $73.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $39.12 | $78.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.53 | $89.07 |
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: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
| Efficient EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.65 | $8.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.7 | 1 | $28.24 | $12.91 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Macungie, PA
Morning in Macungie on Friday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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
19 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 3m 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 Macungie, PA covers 201.7 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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 100.8 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 $33.44 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altoona, PA to Macungie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altoona, PA to Macungie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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