Origin
Beaver Falls, PA
Evening in Beaver Falls on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaver Falls, PA to Altoona, PA
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
133.3 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
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6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaver Falls, PA
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
The drive from Beaver Falls, PA to Altoona, PA covers 133.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 8th Avenue, College Avenue, 4th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.06 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
66.6 miles from Beaver Falls, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 133.3 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.
8th 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 Beaver Falls, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 2h 29m 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 Beaver Falls, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Beaver Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 376 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
8th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Falls, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on 11th Street
459 ft
·
26 sec
·
11th Street
2
Turn right onto 8th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
8th Avenue
3
Continue on College Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
4
Continue on 4th Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
4th Avenue
5
Continue on Big Beaver Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Beaver Boulevard
6
Take the ramp right toward I 76
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 76
7
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
43 mi
·
46 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 376, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 22 East: Murrysville
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 22 East: Murrysville
10
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
45 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
William Penn Highway
11
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
12
Continue on William Penn Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
13
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
15
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
17
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Altoona
18
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
19
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
20
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
21
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 66.6 miles from Beaver Falls, PA, or about 1h 14m 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altoona, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaver Falls, 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 Beaver Falls, PA
This is one driving day of about 133.3 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaver Falls, 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 66.6 mi from Beaver Falls, PA · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 66.6 miles from Beaver Falls, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Altoona, 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
$22.06 one way
$44.11 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.14 | $48.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.61 | $59.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $14.00 | $6.40 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.66 | $5.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.66 | $8.53 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Evening in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
7:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
53°F
Lakewood, NY
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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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 29m 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 Beaver Falls, PA to Altoona, PA covers 133.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 8th Avenue, College Avenue, 4th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.6 miles from Beaver Falls, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.06 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 Beaver Falls, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 2h 29m 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 Beaver Falls, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beaver Falls, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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