Origin
Frackville, PA
Evening in Frackville on Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frackville, PA to Altoona, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
152 mi
245 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frackville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Frackville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 152 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fountain Street, Broad Street, South Hoffman Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.20 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76 miles from Frackville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 152 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 152 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fountain 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 Frackville, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Frackville, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Street | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| South Hoffman Boulevard | — | — |
| Centre Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Colonial Avenue | — | — |
| South Market Street | — | — |
| Danville-Riverside Bridge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fountain Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frackville, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on East Oak Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Street
2
Continue on Fountain Street
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Fountain Street
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
4
Turn slight right onto South Hoffman Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Hoffman Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Centre Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Centre Street
6
Continue on Main Street
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Colonial Avenue
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Colonial Avenue
8
Continue on South Market Street
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
South Market Street
9
Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
10
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
11
Continue on Continental Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
12
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
14
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
15
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
16
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
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 764 South: Pinecroft
18
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
19
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
21
Continue on East Walton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
22
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
24
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
25
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
26
Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
27
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
28
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76 miles from Frackville, PA, or about 1h 29m 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 33 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
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 Frackville, 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 Frackville, PA
This is one driving day of about 152 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Frackville, 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 76 mi from Frackville, PA · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76 miles from Frackville, 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
$25.20 one way
$50.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $29.48 | $58.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.96 | $7.30 |
| Efficient EV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.28 | $9.73 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 Friday
Local time
7:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Carroll, PA
76 mi in
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
23 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 59m 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 Frackville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 152 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fountain Street, Broad Street, South Hoffman Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76 miles from Frackville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.20 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Frackville, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Frackville, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Frackville, 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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