Origin
Barrett, PA
Late night in Barrett on Thursday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrett, PA to Altoona, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barrett, PA
Jörn Rockstroh
Trip Overview
The drive from Barrett, PA to Altoona, PA covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tyrone Pike, I 99, Philipsburg Bigler Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on Tyrone Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.81 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
23.6 miles from Barrett, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 47.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tyrone Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 28.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles (I 99; US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
28.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
28.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 99; US 220
Merge onto I 99; US 220
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
41.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
4
41.9 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 220 Business; PA 764 / East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764 / East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
45.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
6th Avenue Road
At end of road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Pike | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| I 99 | 12.2 mi | 13m |
| Philipsburg Bigler Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Woodland Bigler Highway | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Pleasant Valley Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Clearfield Woodland Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| North Centre Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Greenwood Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tyrone Pike
— 13.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrett, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Indian Mill Lane
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Indian Mill Lane
2
Turn slight left onto US 322
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Clearfield Woodland Highway
3
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
4
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
5
Continue on US 322
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Front Street
6
Continue on US 322; PA 53
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Centre Street
7
Continue on PA 350
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Tyrone Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 99; US 220
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 99; US 220
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
11
Turn right onto PA 764
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
12
Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
13
Turn right onto PA 764
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
14
Continue on PA 764
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
15
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
17
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
18
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
19
Turn slight left onto PA 764
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
20
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
21
Arrive at destination
7th Street
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 23.6 miles from Barrett, PA, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.7 miles.
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 10 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.6 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altoona, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Barrett, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barrett, PA
This is one driving day of about 47.1 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Barrett, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Tyrone Pike for about 13.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Barrett, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Barrett, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Altoona, PA
The final approach into Altoona, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.81 one way
$15.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (63% 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
Altoona, PA
Late night in Altoona on Thursday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Philipsburg, PA
24 mi in
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
20 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 3m 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 Barrett, PA to Altoona, PA covers 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tyrone Pike, I 99, Philipsburg Bigler Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 miles from Barrett, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.81 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.9 miles (I 99; US 220): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Barrett, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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