Origin
Centerville, PA
Morning in Centerville on Wednesday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerville, PA to Altoona, PA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerville, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Centerville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bedford Valley Road, 17th Street, 6th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.8 miles on Bedford Valley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.92 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
26.9 miles from Centerville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 53.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bedford Valley Road is the longest continuous segment at about 50.8 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 220 / Bedford Valley Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 220 / Bedford Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 51.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 220 / Bedford Valley Road
Turn left onto US 220 / Bedford Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
50.9 mi into trip
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~58m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward 17th Street
5
51.3 mi into trip
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~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Altoona
3
52.9 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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PA 764 / 6th Avenue
Turn right onto PA 764 / 6th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
53.6 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Valley Road | 50.8 mi | 57m |
| 17th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nave Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bedford Valley Road
— 50.8 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Nave Road
440 ft
·
23 sec
·
Nave Road
2
Turn left onto US 220
51 mi
·
57 min
·
Bedford Valley Road
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 17th Street
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Altoona
5
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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17th Street
6
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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6th Avenue
7
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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7th Street
8
Arrive at destination
7th Street
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 26.9 miles from Centerville, PA, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.8 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 53.8 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.9 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 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 Centerville, 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 Centerville, PA
This is one driving day of about 53.8 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Centerville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Bedford Valley Road for about 50.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Centerville, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Centerville, 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
$8.92 one way
$17.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.77 | $19.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.43 | $20.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
6:12 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
2 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 3m 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 Centerville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bedford Valley Road, 17th Street, 6th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Centerville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.92 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 220 / Bedford Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 51.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Centerville, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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