Origin
North Braddock, PA
Morning in North Braddock on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Braddock, PA to Altoona, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
90.8 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
North Braddock, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Braddock, PA to Altoona, PA covers 90.8 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 Main Street, Center Street, Grandview Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.61 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.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from North Braddock, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 90.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 90.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Braddock, 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 North Braddock, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Center Street | — | — |
| Grandview Avenue | — | — |
| Bessemer Avenue | — | — |
| Linden Avenue | — | — |
| Beech Avenue | — | — |
| Tri-Boro Expressway | — | — |
| Monroeville Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Braddock, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Brinton Avenue
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Brinton Avenue
2
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Center Street
4
Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
272 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grandview Avenue
5
Turn left onto Bessemer Avenue
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bessemer Avenue
6
Turn left onto Linden Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Avenue
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beech Avenue
315 ft
·
18 sec
·
Beech Avenue
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Tri-Boro Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-Boro Expressway
9
Turn left onto Monroeville Avenue
384 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monroeville Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Lynn Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynn Avenue
11
Continue on Monroeville Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Monroeville Road
12
Continue on Monroeville Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Monroeville Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Stroschein Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Stroschein Road
14
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
46 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
William Penn Highway
15
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
16
Continue on William Penn Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
17
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
18
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
19
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
4 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
21
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Altoona
22
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
23
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
24
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
25
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 45.4 miles from North Braddock, 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 20 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 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 North Braddock, 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 North Braddock, PA
This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from North Braddock, 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 45.4 mi from North Braddock, PA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from North Braddock, 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
$14.61 one way
$29.21 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| premium | $4.95 | $17.71 | $35.42 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $21.38 | $42.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Morning in Altoona on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Germany, PA
45 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
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 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 North Braddock, PA to Altoona, PA covers 90.8 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 Main Street, Center Street, Grandview Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from North Braddock, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.61 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 North Braddock, 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 North Braddock, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Braddock, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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