Origin
Forward, PA
Evening in Forward on Thursday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forward, PA to Altoona, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
55.6 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forward, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Forward, PA to Altoona, PA covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ridge Road, Border Street, Whistler Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 55.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ridge Road 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 Forward, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Forward, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge Road | — | — |
| Border Street | — | — |
| Whistler Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Woodstown Highway | — | — |
| Flight 93 Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Railroad Street | — | — |
| Portage Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forward, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on the route
20 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Ridge Road
2.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Ridge Road
3
Continue on Ridge Road
4.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Ridge Road
4
Continue on Border Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Border Street
5
Turn right onto Whistler Street
413 ft
·
8 sec
·
Whistler Street
6
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn left onto Woodstown Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Woodstown Highway
8
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
11
Turn right onto Railroad Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
12
Continue on Portage Street
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Portage Street
13
Turn left onto Cleveland Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cleveland Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street
509 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn slight left onto Evergreen Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Street
16
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
17
Take the ramp right toward US 22 East: Altoona
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22 East: Altoona
18
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
William Penn Highway
19
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
20
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
21
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
4 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Altoona
24
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
25
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
26
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Forward, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Forward, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.22 one way
$18.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.10 | $20.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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 Thursday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Oil City, PA
28 mi in
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 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 25m 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 Forward, PA to Altoona, PA covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ridge Road, Border Street, Whistler Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Forward, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.22 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 Forward, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Forward, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forward, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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