Origin
Montoursville, PA
Evening in Montoursville on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montoursville, PA to Altoona, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
105.4 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montoursville, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Montoursville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Loyalsock Avenue, Broad Street, East 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.47 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
52.7 miles from Montoursville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 105.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Loyalsock 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 Montoursville, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Montoursville, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Loyalsock Avenue | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| East 3rd Street | — | — |
| Susquehanna Beltway | — | — |
| Appalachian Thruway | — | — |
| PA 477 | — | — |
| Long Run Road | — | — |
| Nittany Valley Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Loyalsock Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montoursville, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Spruce Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Spruce Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Loyalsock Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Loyalsock Avenue
3
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on East 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
East 3rd Street
5
Take the ramp slight left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Susquehanna Beltway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
8
Continue on Appalachian Thruway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
PA 477: Salona
10
Turn right onto Long Run Road
440 ft
·
11 sec
·
Long Run Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Nittany Valley Drive
12
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
15
Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 764 South: Pinecroft
18
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
19
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
21
Continue on East Walton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
22
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
24
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
25
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
26
Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
27
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
28
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 52.7 miles from Montoursville, PA, or about 1h 5m 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
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 Montoursville, 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 Montoursville, PA
This is one driving day of about 105.4 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Montoursville, 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 52.7 mi from Montoursville, PA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from Montoursville, 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
$17.47 one way
$34.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.07 | $5.06 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.22 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.76 | $6.75 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Howard, PA
53 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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 11m 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 Montoursville, PA to Altoona, PA covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Loyalsock Avenue, Broad Street, East 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.7 miles from Montoursville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.47 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 Montoursville, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Montoursville, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montoursville, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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