Origin
Elim, PA
Evening in Elim on Sunday
Local time
8:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elim, PA to Altoona, PA
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
47.6 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elim, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Elim, PA to Altoona, PA covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Penn Highway, Portage Street, US 219 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.88 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
23.8 miles from Elim, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Elim, PA to Altoona, PA covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,333 ft
989 ft
Total Climb
1,952 ft
Total Descent
2,440 ft
Highest Point
2,333 ft
~31.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,344 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Goucher Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 47.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Goucher Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Horner Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Goucher Street
Turn right onto Goucher Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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Horner Street
Turn right onto Horner Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the ramp toward US 22 East: Altoona
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 22 East: Altoona
6
39.3 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Altoona
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Elim, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
38.8 mi in
|
~55m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Portage Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| US 219 | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| I 99 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Johnstown Expressway Bypass | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Franklin Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| 17th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Goucher Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 10.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elim, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Alberta Avenue
509 ft
·
26 sec
·
Alberta Avenue
2
Turn right onto Goucher Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Goucher Street
3
Turn left onto Franklin Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hickory Street
5
Turn right onto Horner Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Horner Street
6
Turn left onto Cedar Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Cedar Street
7
Turn right onto Bedford Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge onto PA 56
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnstown Expressway Bypass
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
11
Merge onto US 219
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
US 219
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
13
Turn right onto Railroad Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
14
Continue on PA 53
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Portage Street
15
Turn left onto PA 53
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cleveland Street
16
Turn right onto PA 53
510 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn slight left onto PA 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Street
18
Continue on PA 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 East: Altoona
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto US 22
10 mi
·
11 min
·
William Penn Highway
21
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
23
Merge onto I 99; US 220
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 99; US 220
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 17th Street
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Altoona
26
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
27
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
28
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
29
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 23.8 miles from Elim, PA, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.2 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 47.6 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.8 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 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 Elim, 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 Elim, PA
This is one driving day of about 47.6 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elim, 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 William Penn Highway for about 10.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.8 mi from Elim, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 47.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Elim, 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
$7.88 one way
$15.75 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.22 | $18.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.66 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
8:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Elim, PA to Altoona, PA covers 47.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, Portage Street, US 219. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.8 miles from Elim, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.88 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 47.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Goucher Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Horner Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Elim, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 989 ft to 2,333 ft elevation with about 1,952 ft of total climbing.
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