Origin
Altoona, PA
Morning in Altoona on Saturday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altoona, PA to Northampton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
196.2 mi
316 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northampton, PA
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Trip Overview
This 196.2-mile drive from Altoona, PA, to Northampton, PA, is estimated to take just under 4 hours, making it a manageable day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more engaging and turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $32. With only one recommended stop, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel within the Northeast region. This trip offers a consistent local feel from start to finish, perfect for those who prefer a more direct, non-interstate experience.
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
98.1 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 196.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 196.2-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. You'll be navigating through towns and local streets, utilizing roads like Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, and 6th Avenue. Since there are no long highway stretches, you can anticipate a consistent pace with frequent turns and adjustments. This type of driving experience means you'll be more connected to the local landscape and communities along the way, rather than experiencing the typical speed and monotony of interstate travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Altoona, PA to Northampton, PA is easy. At 3h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altoona, PA to Northampton, 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 Northampton, 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
·
13 sec
·
Hudson Drive
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Catawissa Street
29
Continue on Lehigh Avenue
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
30
Continue on Lehigh Street
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lehigh Street
31
Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
32
Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
33
Continue on North 1st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
34
Continue on North First Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North First Street
35
Continue on Bankway Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bankway Street
36
Continue on East Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridge Street
37
Turn right
7.0 mi
·
9 min
38
Take the exit slight right
269 ft
·
7 sec
39
Merge slight left onto Riverview Drive
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Drive
40
Continue on North Best Avenue
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Best Avenue
41
Continue on South Best Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Best Avenue
42
Continue on Riverview Drive
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Riverview Drive
43
Turn left onto 2nd Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd Street
44
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
45
Continue on 21st Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
21st Street
46
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 58-minute duration and the local road profile, departing from Altoona in the morning will allow you to reach Northampton with ample time to spare. Plan for your single recommended stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially since this is a 196.2-mile trip with a projected fuel cost of $32, and local roads can sometimes lead to slightly less predictable fuel consumption compared to highways. The flexibility of this route means you can adjust your departure and stop times easily to suit your preferences.
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 98.1 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 59m 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 43 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.1 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northampton, 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 196.2 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 98.1 mi from Altoona, PA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.1 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Northampton, PA
The final approach into Northampton, 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 Northampton, 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
$32.53 one way
$65.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $35.62 | $71.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $38.05 | $76.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.32 | $86.64 |
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: 68.6 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 | 58.9 | 0 | $20.60 | $9.42 |
| Efficient EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.17 | $7.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.5 | 0 | $27.47 | $12.56 |
Gas CO2
69 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Northampton, PA
Morning in Northampton on Saturday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
21 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
3h 58m 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.
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 Northampton, PA covers 196.2 miles and takes about 3h 58m 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 98.1 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 $32.53 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.
The drive from Altoona, PA to Northampton, PA is easy. At 3h 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altoona, PA to Northampton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altoona, PA to Northampton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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