Origin
Mahoning, PA
Evening in Mahoning on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mahoning, PA to Altoona, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
107.4 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 38m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 37m
8 PM
2h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mahoning, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Mahoning, PA to Altoona, PA covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 19m 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, Admiral Peary Highway, Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.81 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
53.7 miles from Mahoning, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 107.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 51 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,346 ft
948 ft
Total Climb
2,030 ft
Total Descent
1,945 ft
Highest Point
2,346 ft
~92.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,398 ft
Notable High Points
2,346 ft at ~92.1 miles
+502 ft prominence
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 119 / University Drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles (US 119 / University Drive): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.9 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 119 / University Drive
At end of road, turn right onto US 119 / University Drive
Navigation decision point
6
33.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 22 East: Blairsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 22 East: Blairsville
5
33.9 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
99.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m 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
5
104.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Altoona
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mahoning, PA and Altoona, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont and Bedford.
Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
20 mi in
|
~24m
|
via PA Tpke 66
Bedford
98.6 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 51 mi | 1h 6m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| Amos K Hutchinson Bypass | 8 mi | 9m |
| South 8th Street | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| I 99 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Morrell Avenue | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| 17th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 51 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahoning, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Ranch Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ranch Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 119
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
University Drive
3
Continue on US 119
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Morrell Avenue
4
Continue on US 119
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South 8th Street
5
Continue on US 119
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
6
Continue on PA Tpke 66
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
7
Continue on PA 66
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
PA 66
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 22 East: Blairsville
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 22
34 mi
·
47 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 22
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 22
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
12
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
14
Merge onto I 99; US 220
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 99; US 220
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 17th Street
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Altoona
17
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
18
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
19
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
20
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 53.7 miles from Mahoning, PA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51 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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 1h 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 1h 54m
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 Mahoning, 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 Mahoning, PA
This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mahoning, 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 William Penn Highway for about 51 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Mahoning, PA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 53.7 miles from Mahoning, 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
$17.81 one way
$35.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.50 | $39.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.71 | $47.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.93
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
(13.3 mi)
$0.93
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
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.40 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.87 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
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
15 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 19m 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 Mahoning, PA to Altoona, PA covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, Admiral Peary Highway, Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.7 miles from Mahoning, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.81 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 119 / University Drive): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.9 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mahoning, PA and Altoona, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont and Bedford.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 948 ft to 2,346 ft elevation with about 2,030 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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