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Trip from Green Tree, 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

2h 23m

Distance

102 mi

164 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Green Tree, PA, PA

Green Tree, PA

Nothing Ahead

Trip Overview

The drive from Green Tree, PA to Altoona, PA covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Admiral Peary Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.91 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.

Midpoint

51 miles from Green Tree, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 61.6 mi 1h 25m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 14.7 mi 20m
Admiral Peary Highway 13.7 mi 19m
I 99 4.4 mi 4m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West 2.3 mi 3m
17th Street 1.4 mi 2m
6th Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Greentree Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 61.6 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Tree, PA and Altoona, PA.

1

Start on this road

127 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto PA 121; Blue Belt

0.6 mi · 1 min · Greentree Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
4

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

2.3 mi · 3 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30

15 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Merge onto US 22

45 mi · 1 hr 5 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
9

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
11

Merge onto I 99; US 220

4.4 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward 17th Street
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Altoona
14

Turn straight onto 17th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
15

Turn right onto PA 764

0.7 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue
16

Turn left onto 7th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 7th Street
17

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 51 miles from Green Tree, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 22 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51 miles or 1h 14m 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

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 Green Tree, 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 Green Tree, PA

This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Green Tree, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 61.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Snyder, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Snyder, PA

51 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

Murrysville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Black Lick, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51 miles from Green Tree, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before William Penn Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Aracri's | Greentree Inn Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14129214601

Visit website

Angkor | Cambodian Thai Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.2 mi

Vickey's Soul Grill | Restaurant & Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Penn Hills Township, Pennsylvania

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, PA

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

Visit website

Aracri's | Greentree Inn Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14129214601

Visit website

Angkor | Cambodian Thai Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14129288424

Vickey's Soul Grill | Restaurant & Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 14.6

Penn Hills Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14125965367

Visit website

Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14129988888

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14126214444

Visit website

Pasha | Mediterranean Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 7.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14126887415

Visit website

Little Tokyo Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–2:30 pm

+14123444366

Visit website

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5:30 pm–2 am

+14123816199

Visit website

Orbis Caffe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Pittsburgh, PA

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14125631220

Visit website

Autel Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Cochran Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 14.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 7.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 99.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
5
18 mi into trip | ~26m in | US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge onto US 22 / William Penn Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
93.7 mi into trip | ~2h 12m 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
4
99 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward 17th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward 17th Street
5
99.5 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Altoona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Altoona

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.91 one way

$33.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $18.52 $37.04
premium $4.93 $19.78 $39.56
diesel $5.61 $22.52 $45.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.6 0 $10.71 $4.90
Efficient EV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08
EV Truck/SUV 40.8 0 $14.28 $6.53

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Green Tree, PA

Afternoon in Green Tree on Saturday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altoona, PA

Afternoon in Altoona on Saturday

Local time

1:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Snyder, PA

51 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

16 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 23m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 70.3
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 63.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

102 mi in 2h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.6 mi on William Penn Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 102 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 3.3 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Green Tree, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.

Bedford

93.2 mi in | ~2h 11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 102 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.6 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Altoona, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (I 376; US 22; US 30 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Altoona, PA before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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