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Trip from Altoona, PA to Quincy, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

105.1 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Quincy, PA, PA

Quincy, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Altoona, PA to Quincy, PA covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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 $17.42 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

52.5 miles from Altoona, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 105.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 Quincy, PA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Quincy, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lexington Avenue
8th Street
7th Avenue
17th Street
I 99 South
Pittsburgh
US 220
Business 220

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 Quincy, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · 7th Avenue
5

Turn left onto 17th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
6

Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

0.4 mi · 56 sec · I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
7

Merge slight left

32 mi · 34 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
9

Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

285 ft · 8 sec · US 220 Business South: Bedford
10

Turn slight right onto Business 220

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220
11

Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
13

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

16 mi · 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
15

Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

0.2 mi · 47 sec · US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
16

Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

21 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
17

Continue on Lincoln Way West

17 mi · 25 min · Lincoln Way West
18

Continue on West Loudon Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Loudon Street
19

Turn slight right onto Cedar Street

161 ft · 6 sec · Cedar Street
20

Continue on Cedar Street

276 ft · 15 sec · Cedar Street
21

Turn left onto West Washington Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West Washington Street
22

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
23

Turn left onto East Garfield Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East Garfield Street
24

Turn right onto South 2nd Street

249 ft · 6 sec · South 2nd Street
25

Turn slight left onto Wayne Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wayne Avenue
26

Continue on Wayne Road

4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road
27

Continue on Wayne Highway

1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway
28

Turn left onto Manheim Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road
29

Turn right onto Anthony Highway

1.3 mi · 2 min · Anthony Highway
30

Turn left onto Shoestring Hill Road

79 ft · 4 sec · Shoestring Hill Road
31

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 52.5 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 11m 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 23 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.5 miles or 1h 11m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quincy, 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 105.1 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Altoona, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.5 mi from Altoona, PA · 1h 11m into the drive

Downtown Charlestown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlestown, PA

53 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

Point, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlestown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Quincy, PA

The final approach into Quincy, 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 Quincy, 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

$17.42 one way

$34.85 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $19.08 $38.17
premium $4.93 $20.38 $40.77
diesel $5.61 $23.20 $46.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.04 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.71 $6.73

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Altoona, PA

Late night in Altoona on Thursday

Local time

2:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quincy, PA

Late night in Quincy on Thursday

Local time

2:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

16 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

2h 22m 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 Quincy, PA covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 22m 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 52.5 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 $17.42 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 Quincy, PA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Quincy, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Altoona, PA to Quincy, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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