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Trip from Newtown, PA to Altoona, PA

Drive Time

2h 58m

Distance

136.4 mi

219 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m

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

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Downtown Newtown, PA, PA

Newtown, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Newtown, PA to Altoona, PA covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m 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, US 119, Admiral Peary Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.57 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

68.2 miles from Newtown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Newtown, PA to Altoona, PA covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 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.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Bobtown Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 136.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Bobtown Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 62.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bobtown Road

At end of road, turn right onto Bobtown Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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
128.1 mi into trip | ~2h 47m 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
133.9 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Altoona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Altoona

Towns Along This Route

Between Newtown, PA and Altoona, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont and Bedford.

Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

49 mi in | ~1h 4m | via PA Tpke 66

Bedford

127.6 mi in | ~2h 46m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Penn Highway 51 mi 1h 6m
US 119 26.9 mi 32m
Admiral Peary Highway 13.7 mi 19m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass 13.3 mi 14m
Mon/Fayette Expressway 8 mi 10m
Morgantown Road 5.6 mi 8m
I 99 4.4 mi 4m
South Eighty Eight Road 2.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: William Penn Highway — 51 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Budapest Road

67 ft · 8 sec · Budapest Road
2

Continue on Budapest Road

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Budapest Road
3

At end of road, turn right onto Bobtown Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Bobtown Road
4

Turn left onto Holbert Stretch

1.6 mi · 2 min · Holbert Stretch
5

Continue on PA 88

2.6 mi · 3 min · South Eighty Eight Road
6

Continue on PA 88

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Power Plant Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
8

Continue on US 119

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 119
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 119

4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road
10

Continue on US 119

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morgantown Street
11

Continue on US 119

1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road
12

Turn right onto Big Six Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Big Six Road
13

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec
14

Continue on PA 43

1.6 mi · 1 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway
15

Continue on PA 43

8.0 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
16

Continue on US 119

24 mi · 28 min · US 119
17

Continue on PA Tpke 66

13 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
Toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
18

Continue on PA 66

0.3 mi · 35 sec · PA 66
Use the right lane.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward US 22 East: Blairsville Use the right lane.
20

Merge onto US 22

34 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on US 22

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
23

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
25

Merge onto I 99; US 220

4.4 mi · 4 min · I 99; US 220
26

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward 17th Street
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Altoona
28

Turn straight onto 17th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
29

Turn right onto PA 764

0.7 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue
30

Turn left onto 7th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 7th Street
31

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.2 miles from Newtown, PA, or about 1h 27m 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.2 miles or 1h 27m 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Newtown, 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 Newtown, PA

This is one driving day of about 136.4 miles and 2h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newtown, 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 William Penn Highway for about 51 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.2 mi from Newtown, PA · 1h 27m into the drive

Downtown Lakewood, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakewood, NY

68 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

Jamestown, 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 68.2 miles from Newtown, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 103.5
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 18.8
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 98.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.57 one way

$45.14 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $24.70 $49.39
premium $4.92 $26.43 $52.86
diesel $5.64 $30.30 $60.61

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

$23

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 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 40.9 0 $14.32 $6.55
Efficient EV 34.1 0 $11.94 $5.46
EV Truck/SUV 54.6 0 $19.10 $8.73

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 10 hours ago

Origin

Newtown, PA

Morning in Newtown on Monday

Local time

8:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altoona, PA

Morning in Altoona on Monday

Local time

8:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

53°F

Lakewood, NY

68 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

14 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 58m 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 Newtown, PA to Altoona, PA covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, US 119, Admiral Peary Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.2 miles from Newtown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.57 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 136.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Bobtown Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 62.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.9 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Newtown, PA and Altoona, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 North: Delmont and Bedford.

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