Origin
Minersville, PA
Evening in Minersville on Wednesday
Local time
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minersville, PA to Altoona, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minersville, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Minersville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 4th Avenue, Broad Street, Roosevelt Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.41 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
22.4 miles from Minersville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 44.7 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.
4th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Minersville, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Minersville, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Avenue | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Johns Street | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| William Penn Avenue | — | — |
| US 22 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
4th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minersville, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Iron Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Iron Street
2
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
4th Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Washington Street
6
Turn left onto Johns Street
420 ft
·
9 sec
·
Johns Street
7
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Walnut Street
8
Turn straight onto William Penn Avenue
10 mi
·
16 min
·
William Penn Avenue
9
Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Ebensburg
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 22 East: Ebensburg
10
Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
11
Continue on William Penn Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
12
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
14
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
4 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
16
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Altoona
17
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
18
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
19
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
20
Arrive at your destination
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 22.4 miles from Minersville, PA, or about 31m into the drive.
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 10 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
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 Minersville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Minersville, PA
This is one driving day of about 44.7 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Minersville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Minersville, PA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Minersville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.41 one way
$14.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.12 | $16.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
7:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Minersville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 4th Avenue, Broad Street, Roosevelt Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 miles from Minersville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.41 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.
The drive from Minersville, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Minersville, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Minersville, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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