Origin
Altoona, PA
Morning in Altoona on Wednesday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altoona, PA to Penn, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
81 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Penn, PA
George Becker
Trip Overview
The drive from Altoona, PA to Penn, PA covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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, 7th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.43 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 81 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Altoona, PA to Penn, PA is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Penn, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 8th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Penn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 66 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 66 South | 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 Penn, 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
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
8th Street
4
Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Avenue
5
Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
6th Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 22 West: Ebensburg
7
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30 mi
·
39 min
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US 22 West: Ebensburg
9
Continue on William Penn Highway
34 mi
·
47 min
·
William Penn Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 66: Greensburg, Delmont
11
Keep slight left to continue on PA 66 South: Greensburg
417 ft
·
16 sec
·
PA 66 South: Greensburg
12
Merge slight right onto State Route 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 66
13
Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 130: Greensburg, Jeannette
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 130: Greensburg, Jeannette
15
Turn right
1.7 mi
·
2 min
16
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North 3rd Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Gaskill Avenue
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
Gaskill Avenue
18
Turn slight right onto South 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South 2nd Street
19
Turn right onto Clay Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Clay Avenue
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto South 9th Street
236 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 9th Street
21
Continue on Clay Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Clay Avenue
22
Continue on 12th Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
12th Street
23
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Penn Avenue
24
Turn right onto 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
11th Street
25
Turn left onto Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
26
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
325 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Street
180 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Railroad Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.5 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 57m 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penn, 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 81 miles and 1h 55m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Altoona, PA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Penn, PA
The final approach into Penn, 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 Penn, 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
$13.43 one way
$26.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.88 | $35.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.89 |
| Efficient EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Penn, PA
Morning in Penn on Wednesday
Local time
11:25 AM
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
1h 55m 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 Penn, PA covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lexington Avenue, 8th Street, 7th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 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 $13.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Altoona, PA to Penn, PA is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Penn, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altoona, PA to Penn, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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