Origin
Burrell, PA
Afternoon in Burrell on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burrell, PA to Altoona, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burrell, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Burrell, PA to Altoona, PA is 58.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via William Penn Highway and Admiral Peary Highway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local experience rather than an open highway cruise. With a short duration and minimal highway time, this route is best suited for a relaxed, same-day trip. It's a straightforward journey if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 34.1 mi | 43m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| I 99 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| PA 217 | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 17th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 34.1 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burrell, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on PA 217
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 217
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward US 22 East, US 119 North
3
Merge onto US 22; US 119
17 mi
·
23 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 22
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 22
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
6
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
8
Merge onto I 99; US 220
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 99; US 220
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 17th Street
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Altoona
11
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
12
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
13
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
14
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Burrell, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 55.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 22 East, US 119 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 22 East, US 119 North
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Merge onto US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight left 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
4
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward 17th Street
5
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Altoona
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.65 one way
$19.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Altoona on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 7 to 13 mph
44% chance
Live forecast
45°F
Loretto, PA
29 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
33 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 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and involves local roads for most of its 58.2 miles. Only about 10% of the journey is on highways, meaning you'll be navigating more intersections and varied speed limits. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 34.1 miles on the William Penn Highway. This suggests a route that likely winds through towns and communities, with frequent changes in scenery and driving conditions rather than a steady, high-speed transit.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.1 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burrell, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
49.4 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.1 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Altoona, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Altoona, PA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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