Origin
Jersey Shore, PA
Morning in Jersey Shore on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jersey Shore, PA to Altoona, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
86.2 mi
139 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
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6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jersey Shore, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jersey Shore, PA to Altoona, PA covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jacksonville Road, I 99, Appalachian Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.2 miles on Jacksonville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.29 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
43.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 86.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jacksonville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 24.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 15.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 86.2 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 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.8 miles (PA 477 / Long Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
15.5 mi into trip
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~19m in
Take the exit toward PA 477: Salona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 107
Toward PA 477: Salona
5
15.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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PA 477 / Long Run Road
Turn right onto PA 477 / Long Run Road
Navigation decision point
6
32.4 mi into trip
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~41m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
5
32.7 mi into trip
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~42m in
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US 220; PA 26 / Jacksonville Road
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26 / Jacksonville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
56.9 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| I 99 | 23.3 mi | 24m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Keystone Shortway | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Nittany Valley Drive | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East Pleasant Valley Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Greenwood Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 6th Avenue Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jacksonville Road
— 24.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey Shore, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
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Mount Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn left onto Allegheny Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Allegheny Street
3
Turn right onto Bridge Street
490 ft
·
10 sec
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Bridge Street
4
Continue on Thomas Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Thomas Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto US 220; PA 44
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 107
Toward PA 477: Salona
8
Turn right onto PA 477
439 ft
·
10 sec
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Long Run Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 64
4.4 mi
·
7 min
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Nittany Valley Drive
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
11
Merge onto I 80; US 220
12 mi
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12 min
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Keystone Shortway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
13
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
16
Turn right onto PA 764
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
17
Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
18
Turn right onto PA 764
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
19
Continue on PA 764
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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East Walton Avenue
20
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
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6th Avenue Road
22
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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East 6th Avenue
23
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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Bellwood Avenue
24
Turn slight left onto PA 764
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
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7th Avenue
25
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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7th Street
26
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 43.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.1 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 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 Jersey Shore, 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 Jersey Shore, PA
This is one driving day of about 86.2 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jersey Shore, 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 Jacksonville Road for about 24.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.1 mi from Jersey Shore, PA · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Jersey Shore, 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
$14.29 one way
$28.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.65 | $31.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.72 | $33.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.99
Appalachian Thruway
(14.2 mi)
$0.99
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.05 | $4.14 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.07 | $5.52 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Morning in Altoona on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 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
5 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 44m 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 Jersey Shore, PA to Altoona, PA covers 86.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jacksonville Road, I 99, Appalachian Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.1 miles from Jersey Shore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.29 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 18 significant decision points across 86.2 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 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15.8 miles (PA 477 / Long Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Jersey Shore, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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