Trip from Clairton, PA to Altoona, PA

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

100.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Clairton, PA to Altoona, PA covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Saint Clair Avenue, State Street, Clairton-Glassport Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.15 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

50.2 miles from Clairton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 100.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Saint Clair Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Saint Clair Avenue	0 mi	0m
State Street	0 mi	0m
Clairton-Glassport Bridge	0 mi	0m
Ohio Avenue	0 mi	0m
Monongahela Avenue	0 mi	0m
West 5th Avenue	0 mi	0m
Jerome Street Bridge	0 mi	0m
Lysle Boulevard	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Saint Clair Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on 3rd Street

2

Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue

3

Turn left onto State Street

4

Turn right onto Clairton-Glassport Bridge

5

Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

6

Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue

7

Continue on West 5th Avenue

8

Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

9

Continue on Lysle Boulevard

10

Continue on 5th Avenue

11

Turn right onto Patton Street

12

Turn right onto Avenue U

13

At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue U

14

Turn left onto Watkins Avenue

15

Continue on State Street

16

Continue on Broadway Boulevard

17

Turn left onto Mosside Boulevard

18

Turn straight

19

At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Pike

20

Turn right onto William Penn Highway

21

Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

22

Continue on William Penn Highway

23

Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

25

Merge slight left

26

Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street

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Keep slight right to continue on Altoona

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Turn straight onto 17th Street

29

Turn right onto 6th Avenue

30

Turn left onto 7th Street

31

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 50.2 miles from Clairton, PA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Clairton, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clairton, PA

This is one driving day of about 100.4 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clairton, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

50 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.2 mi from Clairton, PA

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Clairton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.09	$16.15	$32.30
midgrade	$4.60	$18.18	$36.36
premium	$4.95	$19.58	$39.16
diesel	$5.98	$23.64	$47.27

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clairton, PA to Altoona, PA covers 100.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Saint Clair Avenue, State Street, Clairton-Glassport Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.2 miles from Clairton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.15 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.