Trip from Lawrence Park, PA to Altoona, PA

Drive Time

4h 18m

Distance

223 mi

359 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

4h 6m ★

6 AM

4h 19m

8 AM

4h 45m

10 AM

4h 28m

12 PM

4h 26m

3 PM

4h 30m

5 PM

4h 44m

8 PM

4h 11m

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

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Lawrence Park, PA

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Trip Overview

Connecting Lawrence Park to Altoona, this 223-mile journey takes approximately 4 hours and 18 minutes of driving time. Because it is a manageable distance, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $37 for fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for your regional travels across Pennsylvania. You will primarily navigate via the Keystone Shortway, the Raymond P. Shafer Highway, and the Tyrone Pike. Since both the origin and destination are situated within the Northeast region, the trip maintains a consistent feel as you traverse the state. Planning for one designated stop will help keep you refreshed throughout the drive.

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

111.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you will spend about 6% of your time on highways, the route is defined more by its winding local character than by monotonous interstate cruising. You will encounter your longest stretch of continuous driving on the Keystone Shortway, which spans 103.3 miles. The transition between fast-paced highway segments and more technical local roads keeps the experience varied. Be prepared for a dynamic driving environment where the road configuration shifts frequently as you progress toward your destination.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 103.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near PA 5 / East 12th Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 223 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (PA 5 / East 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (West Bayfront Parkway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | PA 5 / East 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5 / East 12th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

6.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | Greengarden Boulevard

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

6.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | West Bayfront Parkway

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

Navigation decision point

177 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Take the exit toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

177.3 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | PA 970 / Shawville Highway

Merge onto PA 970 / Shawville Highway

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

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.

Shawville

177 mi in | ~3h 17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	103.3 mi	1h 50m
Raymond P Shafer Highway	66.8 mi	1h 11m
Tyrone Pike	13.7 mi	20m
I 99	12.2 mi	13m
Philipsburg Bigler Highway	7.1 mi	8m
East 12th Street	4.8 mi	10m
Woodland Bigler Highway	2.8 mi	3m
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard	2.8 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 103.3 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park, PA and Altoona, PA.

Start on Lawrence Parkway

341 ft · 16 sec · Lawrence Parkway

Turn left onto PA 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Lake Road

Turn left onto PA 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

Turn right onto PA 5

4.8 mi · 10 min · East 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

Continue on I 79

67 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 80 East: Clarion

Merge onto I 80

103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

Merge onto PA 970

1.4 mi · 1 min · Shawville Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 322

2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

Continue on US 322

7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

Continue on US 322

0.3 mi · 23 sec · North Front Street

Continue on US 322; PA 53

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Centre Street

Continue on PA 350

14 mi · 20 min · Tyrone Pike

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 99; US 220

12 mi · 13 min · I 99; US 220

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft

Turn right onto PA 764

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Sabbath Rest Road

Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Pleasant Valley Boulevard

Turn right onto PA 764

174 ft · 3 sec · Rutgers Lane

Continue on PA 764

0.1 mi · 14 sec · East Walton Avenue

Turn right onto Greenwood Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Greenwood Road

At end of road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road

0.6 mi · 53 sec · 6th Avenue Road

Continue on East 6th Avenue

0.3 mi · 22 sec · East 6th Avenue

Continue on Bellwood Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Bellwood Avenue

Turn slight left onto PA 764

0.4 mi · 43 sec · 7th Avenue

Turn right onto 7th Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · 7th Street

Arrive at destination

7th Street

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to account for the technical nature of these local roads. Since the route is a single-day commitment, you have the flexibility to leave when it suits your schedule, though tackling the turns during daylight hours is highly recommended. Limit your fatigue by utilizing your one planned stop to stretch and refuel; given the $37 estimated cost, it is wise to monitor your gauge throughout the journey. Because you are navigating a mix of highway and local roads, prioritize steady pacing over speed. Always keep an eye on the Tyrone Pike section, as the turn-heavy profile requires consistent focus compared to the more straightforward stretches of the Keystone Shortway.

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 111.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, or about 2h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.3 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.5 miles or 2h 7m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altoona, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lawrence Park, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Lawrence Park, PA

This is one driving day of about 223 miles and 4h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawrence Park, 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.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 103.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.5 mi from Lawrence Park, PA · 2h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

112 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

Ripley, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakewood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.3 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.90 one way

$73.80 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$40.38	$80.75
premium	$4.92	$43.21	$86.43
diesel	$5.64	$49.54	$99.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.9	0	$23.41	$10.70
Efficient EV	55.8	0	$19.51	$8.92
EV Truck/SUV	89.2	1	$31.22	$14.27

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lawrence Park, PA

Evening in Lawrence Park on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altoona, PA

Evening in Altoona on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

10 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 18m 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 Lawrence Park, PA to Altoona, PA covers 223 miles and takes about 4h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Raymond P Shafer Highway, Tyrone Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 111.5 miles from Lawrence Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.90 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.

On the drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Shawville along the way.

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Trip from Lawrence Park, PA to Altoona, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Altoona, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lawrence Park, PA

Altoona, PA

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 18m on the road

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