Origin
Fountain Hill, PA
Late night in Fountain Hill on Saturday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fountain Hill, PA to Altoona, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
209.2 mi
337 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fountain Hill, PA
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
The drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Altoona, PA covers 209.2 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, Emmaus Avenue, Emaus Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
104.6 miles from Fountain Hill, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 209.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m 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 4h 13m drive with frequent turns across 209.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | — | — |
| Emmaus Avenue | — | — |
| Emaus Avenue | — | — |
| Mack Boulevard | — | — |
| Devonshire Road | — | — |
| Downyflake Lane | — | — |
| Lehigh Street | — | — |
| I 78 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hill, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Broadway
2
Keep slight left to continue on Broadway
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Broadway
3
Continue on Emmaus Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Emmaus Avenue
4
Continue on Emaus Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Emaus Avenue
5
Turn right onto Mack Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mack Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Devonshire Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Devonshire Road
7
Continue on Downyflake Lane
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Downyflake Lane
8
Turn left onto Lehigh Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Lehigh Street
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West, PA 309 North: Harrisburg, Tamaqua
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 78 West, PA 309 North: Harrisburg, Tamaqua
10
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
4 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg
24 mi
·
30 min
·
I 78 West: Harrisburg
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
PA 61 North: Pottsville
13
Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
PA 61 North: Pottsville
14
Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
15
Continue on Centre Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
16
Continue on Route 61 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
17
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
18
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Centre Street
21
Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Market Street
22
Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunbury Street
24
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
25
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
26
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
27
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
28
Continue on Colonial Avenue
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Colonial Avenue
29
Continue on South Market Street
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Market Street
30
Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
31
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
32
Continue on Continental Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
33
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
34
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
35
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
36
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
38
Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 764 South: Pinecroft
39
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
40
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
41
Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
42
Continue on East Walton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
43
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
44
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
45
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
46
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
47
Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
48
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
49
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 104.6 miles from Fountain Hill, PA, or about 2h 6m 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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.6 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
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 Fountain Hill, 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 Fountain Hill, PA
This is one driving day of about 209.2 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Fountain Hill, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.6 mi from Fountain Hill, PA · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.6 miles from Fountain Hill, 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
$34.68 one way
$69.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $37.99 | $75.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $40.57 | $81.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.19 | $92.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.97 | $10.04 |
| Efficient EV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.30 | $8.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.7 | 1 | $29.29 | $13.39 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Late night in Altoona on Saturday
Local time
4:19 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
21 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
4h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Altoona, PA covers 209.2 miles and takes about 4h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, Emmaus Avenue, Emaus Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.6 miles from Fountain Hill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fountain Hill, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fountain Hill, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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