Origin
Charleroi, PA
Afternoon in Charleroi on Thursday
Local time
3:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charleroi, PA to Altoona, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
107 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleroi, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Charleroi, PA to Altoona, PA covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street, McKean Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.74 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.
Midpoint
53.5 miles from Charleroi, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 107 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m 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 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 107 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Charleroi, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Charleroi, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | — | — |
| McKean Avenue | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Street | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| PA Turnpike 66 North | — | — |
| Amos K | — | — |
| US 22 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleroi, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Fallowfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fallowfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto 1st Street
269 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto McKean Avenue
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
McKean Avenue
4
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
5
Continue on Pennsylvania Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Pennsylvania Street
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
9
Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
10
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 22 East: Blairsville
12
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34 mi
·
47 min
·
William Penn Highway
13
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
14
Continue on William Penn Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
15
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
17
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
4 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
19
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Altoona
20
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
21
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
22
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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 53.5 miles from Charleroi, PA, or about 1h 11m 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.5 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
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 Charleroi, 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 Charleroi, PA
This is one driving day of about 107 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Charleroi, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.5 mi from Charleroi, PA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.5 miles from Charleroi, 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
$17.74 one way
$35.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.43 | $38.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.62 | $47.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.98 | $6.85 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Thursday
Local time
3:23 PM
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
17 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
2h 23m 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 Charleroi, PA to Altoona, PA covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Street, McKean Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.5 miles from Charleroi, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.74 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.
The drive from Charleroi, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Charleroi, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Charleroi, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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