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3h
Distance
130 mi
209 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
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McSherrystown, PA
Jack Pace
The drive from McSherrystown, PA to Altoona, PA covers 130 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanover Road, East Hanover Street, Hanover Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.51 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
65 miles from McSherrystown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 130 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from McSherrystown, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 3h 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 McSherrystown, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hanover Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hanover Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| York Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chambersburg Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buford Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chambersburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between McSherrystown, PA and Altoona, PA.
Start on Main Street
Continue on Hanover Road
Continue on East Hanover Street
Continue on Hanover Road
Continue on Hanover Street
Continue on York Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
Exit the rotary onto Chambersburg Street
Continue on Buford Avenue
Continue on Chambersburg Road
Continue on Lincoln Way East
Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East
Continue on Lincoln Way West
Continue on Lincoln Highway
Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
Turn left onto Business 220
Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
Turn straight onto 17th Street
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
Turn left onto 7th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altoona, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving McSherrystown, 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 McSherrystown, PA
This is one driving day of about 130 miles and 3h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65 mi from McSherrystown, PA · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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.
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.
Regular Gas
$21.51 one way
$43.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.54 | $47.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39 | 0 | $13.65 | $6.24 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.38 | $5.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52 | 0 | $18.20 | $8.32 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in McSherrystown on Monday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Altoona on Monday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
65 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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