Origin
Bridgeville, PA
Morning in Bridgeville on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeville, PA to Altoona, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
170.7 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
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6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeville, PA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 170.7 miles, this route from Bridgeville to Altoona takes approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes to complete. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive with zero highway travel, it is best suited as a dedicated day trip. Expect to budget around $27 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. While the journey is manageable in a single day, the winding nature of the roads requires your full attention. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, this path offers a consistent, hands-on driving experience across the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.3 miles from Bridgeville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Forget the monotony of interstate travel; this trip is entirely defined by local roads. You will navigate Chapel Church Road, New Bridgeville Road, and Craley Road, resulting in a 0% highway share. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, there is no single long, straight stretch to relax on, as the longest uninterrupted segment on Chapel Church Road is effectively zero miles. Prepare for a technical drive where the road configuration keeps you engaged behind the wheel. The constant turning ensures that the pace remains deliberate throughout the entire 170.7-mile journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chapel Church Road 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 Bridgeville, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 3h 27m 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 Bridgeville, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Church Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Bridgeville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Craley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Penn Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Windsor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cape Horn Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Prospect Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chapel Church Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeville, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Green Branch Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Green Branch Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Chapel Church Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Chapel Church Road
3
Turn sharp right onto New Bridgeville Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New Bridgeville Road
4
Turn left onto Craley Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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Craley Road
5
Continue on East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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East Main Street
6
Turn right onto North Penn Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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North Penn Street
7
Continue on Windsor Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
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Windsor Road
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cape Horn Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Horn Road
9
Turn left onto East Prospect Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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East Prospect Road
10
Continue on Mount Rose Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Mount Rose Avenue
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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I 83 North: Harrisburg
12
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
25 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
14
Turn straight onto I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
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I 76 West: Pittsburgh
15
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
97 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Altoona, Johnstown
17
Turn left onto Business 220
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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Business 220
18
Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
20
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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17th Street
22
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Altoona
23
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
24
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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6th Avenue
25
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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7th Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this 3-hour and 27-minute trip involves constant turning, plan to depart early in the day when you are fresh and alert. You only have one planned stop on the itinerary, so use that time strategically to stretch your legs and refuel your vehicle, keeping your $27 fuel budget in mind. Given the absence of highway miles, your travel time can fluctuate based on local traffic, so build in some extra flexibility for your arrival in Altoona. A key piece of advice for this specific route is to stay focused on the navigation, as the reliance on local roads like Craley and New Bridgeville requires frequent adjustments.
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 85.3 miles from Bridgeville, PA, or about 1h 43m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 miles or 1h 43m 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 50m
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 Bridgeville, 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 Bridgeville, PA
This is one driving day of about 170.7 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bridgeville, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.3 mi from Bridgeville, PA · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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
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
$28.30 one way
$56.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $30.99 | $61.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $33.11 | $66.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.69 | $75.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.90 | $10.92 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Altoona, PA
Morning in Altoona on Wednesday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Cuba, NY
85 mi in
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
13 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
3h 27m 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 Bridgeville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 170.7 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chapel Church Road, New Bridgeville Road, Craley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.3 miles from Bridgeville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bridgeville, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 3h 27m 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 Bridgeville, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bridgeville, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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