Origin
Catasauqua, PA
Morning in Catasauqua on Friday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Catasauqua, PA to Altoona, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
208.9 mi
336 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Catasauqua, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Catasauqua, PA to Altoona, PA covers 208.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bridge Street, Front Street, Eugene Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.63 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
104.4 miles from Catasauqua, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 208.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 208.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bridge Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Catasauqua, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| Eugene Street | — | — |
| Lehigh Street | — | — |
| MacArthur Road | — | — |
| Macarthur Road | — | — |
| South Best Avenue | — | — |
| North Best Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catasauqua, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on 2nd Street
364 ft
·
11 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Bridge Street
443 ft
·
24 sec
·
Bridge Street
3
Turn right onto Front Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
4
Turn left onto Eugene Street
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
Eugene Street
5
Continue on Lehigh Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lehigh Street
6
Turn right onto MacArthur Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
MacArthur Road
7
Continue on Macarthur Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Macarthur Road
8
Continue on South Best Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Best Avenue
9
Continue on North Best Avenue
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Best Avenue
10
Continue on Riverview Drive
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Drive
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lehigh Drive
12
Turn left onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
13
Continue on Bankway Street
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Bankway Street
14
Continue on Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
15
Continue on North 1st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
16
Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
17
Continue on Susquehanna Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
18
Turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
19
Continue on Lehigh Street
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lehigh Street
20
Continue on Lehigh Avenue
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
21
Continue on East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Catawissa Street
22
Turn right onto Hudson Drive
525 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hudson Drive
23
Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
24
Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hudson Drive
25
Continue on Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Broad Street
26
Continue on Berwick Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Street
27
Continue on East Broad Street
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Broad Street
28
Continue on North Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Broad Street
29
Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Susquehanna Boulevard
30
Continue on Valmont Parkway
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Valmont Parkway
31
Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 93
32
Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Hazleton Highway
33
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
34
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
95 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Keystone Shortway
35
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
36
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
38
Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 764 South: Pinecroft
39
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
40
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
41
Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
42
Continue on East Walton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
43
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
44
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
45
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
46
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
47
Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
48
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
49
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 104.4 miles from Catasauqua, PA, or about 1h 42m 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 46 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.4 miles or 1h 42m 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 47m
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 Catasauqua, 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 Catasauqua, PA
This is one driving day of about 208.9 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Catasauqua, 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 104.4 mi from Catasauqua, PA · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.4 miles from Catasauqua, 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
$34.63 one way
$69.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $40.51 | $81.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.12 | $92.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.93 | $10.03 |
| Efficient EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.28 | $8.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.6 | 1 | $29.25 | $13.37 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Friday
Local time
11:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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 24m 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 Catasauqua, PA to Altoona, PA covers 208.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bridge Street, Front Street, Eugene Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.4 miles from Catasauqua, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.63 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 straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Catasauqua, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Catasauqua, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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