Origin
Norwood, PA
Evening in Norwood on Sunday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norwood, PA to Altoona, PA
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
243.8 mi
392 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
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6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norwood, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Norwood, PA to Altoona, PA covers 243.8 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Welcome Avenue, West Amosland Road, Holmes Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.34 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
121.9 miles from Norwood, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 243.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Welcome 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norwood, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Amosland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holmes Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Macdade Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kedron Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sproul Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Welcome Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Welcome Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Welcome Avenue
2
Turn right onto Welcome Avenue
325 ft
·
16 sec
·
Welcome Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Amosland Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Amosland Road
4
Continue on Holmes Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Holmes Road
5
Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Kedron Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedron Avenue
7
Continue on Woodland Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodland Avenue
8
Turn right onto Sproul Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Sproul Road
9
Turn straight onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
10
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Chester Pike
11
Turn right onto Newtown Street Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
12
Continue on Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
13
Turn left onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lancaster Avenue
15
Turn right onto South Morehall Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
16
Continue on North Morehall Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morehall Road
17
Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
19
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
175 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Altoona, Johnstown
21
Turn left onto Business 220
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Business 220
22
Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
24
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Altoona
27
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
28
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
29
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 121.9 miles from Norwood, PA, or about 1h 59m 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 80 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.9 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
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 Norwood, 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 Norwood, PA
This is one driving day of about 243.8 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Norwood, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.9 mi from Norwood, PA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.9 miles from Norwood, 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
$40.34 one way
$80.68 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $44.14 | $88.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $47.24 | $94.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $54.16 | $108.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.60 | $11.70 |
| Efficient EV | 61 | 0 | $21.33 | $9.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.13 | $15.60 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Sunday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
3h 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 Norwood, PA to Altoona, PA covers 243.8 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Welcome Avenue, West Amosland Road, Holmes Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 121.9 miles from Norwood, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norwood, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norwood, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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