Origin
Altoona, PA
Afternoon in Altoona on Saturday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altoona, PA to Palmer Heights, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
206.1 mi
332 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmer Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Altoona, PA to Palmer Heights, PA covers 206.1 miles and takes about 4h 15m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.17 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
103 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
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 Palmer Heights, 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
20 mi
·
30 min
38
Continue on Newburg Road
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Newburg Road
39
Turn right onto Nazareth Road
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Nazareth Road
40
Turn right
115 ft
·
3 sec
41
Turn slight right onto Carolyn Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Carolyn Street
42
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Greenwood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Greenwood Avenue
43
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 103 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 2h 7m 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 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103 miles or 2h 7m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmer Heights, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 206.1 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.17 one way
$68.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $37.42 | $74.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $39.97 | $79.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.50 | $91.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.64 | $9.89 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.85 | $13.19 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Palmer Heights, PA
Afternoon in Palmer Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
206.1 mi in 4h 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Lexington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 15m 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 Palmer Heights, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 206.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Altoona, PA to Palmer Heights, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Palmer Heights, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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