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 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 170.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 96.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near PA 425 / New Bridgeville Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 170.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (PA 425 / New Bridgeville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.9 miles (PA 124 / East Prospect Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.1 mi into trip|~8m in|PA 425 / New Bridgeville Road
Turn sharp right onto PA 425 / New Bridgeville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
13.9 mi into trip|~29m in|PA 124 / East Prospect Road
Turn left onto PA 124 / East Prospect Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
134 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward Altoona, Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Altoona, Johnstown
6
134.5 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the ramp toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
7
134.7 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bridgeville, PA and Altoona, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Johnstown.
Patp: Philadelphia
36.4 mi in|~57m
Pittsburgh
36.4 mi in|~57m
Johnstown
134 mi in|~2h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
96.9 mi
1h 45m
I 99
32.7 mi
35m
I 83
21 mi
25m
Windsor Road
4.5 mi
7m
Craley Road
4.1 mi
7m
New Bridgeville Road
1.5 mi
2m
Green Branch Road
1.5 mi
5m
17th Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 96.9 mi, about 1h 45m
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 end of road, turn right onto Chapel Church Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Chapel Church Road
3
Turn sharp right onto PA 425
1.5 mi·2 min·New Bridgeville Road
4
Turn left onto PA 624
4.1 mi·7 min·Craley Road
5
Continue on PA 624
0.5 mi·54 sec·East Main Street
6
Turn right onto North Penn Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·North Penn Street
7
Continue on Windsor Road
4.5 mi·7 min·Windsor Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto PA 24
0.7 mi·1 min·Cape Horn Road
9
Turn left onto PA 124
0.3 mi·39 sec·East Prospect Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on PA 124
0.9 mi·1 min·Mount Rose Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
12
Merge onto I 83
21 mi·25 min·I 83
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
14
Turn straight
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
15
Merge onto I 76; PATP
97 mi·1 hr 45 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward Altoona, JohnstownUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi·42 sec·Business 220
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
20
Merge onto I 99; US 220
33 mi·35 min·I 99; US 220
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward 17th Street
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward Altoona
23
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi·2 min·17th Street
24
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi·1 min·6th Avenue
25
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi·18 sec·7th Street
26
Arrive at destination
7th Street
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 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.9 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 38 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 miles or 1h 51m 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 52m
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 38 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 96.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.3 mi from Bridgeville, PA
· 1h 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 153
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 135.4
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 35.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.30 one way
$56.60 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg60 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
Estimated Tolls: $12.59
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(96.9 mi)$12.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Bridgeville, PA
Night
in Bridgeville on Friday
Local time
10:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Altoona, PA
Night
in Altoona on Friday
Local time
10:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
10 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
3h 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, I 83. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 170.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (PA 425 / New Bridgeville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 13.9 miles (PA 124 / East Prospect Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bridgeville, PA and Altoona, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Johnstown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
