Origin
Pleasant Hills, PA
Late night in Pleasant Hills on Saturday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Hills, 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 29m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Hills, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Hills, PA to Altoona, PA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m 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, Admiral Peary Highway, 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.7 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.79 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
50.6 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 101.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 59.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Constitution Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 101.3 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 0.1 miles (Constitution Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (PA 51 / Clairton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Constitution Drive
Turn left onto Constitution Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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PA 51 / Clairton Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 51 / Clairton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward McKeesport, West Mifflin, Allegheny County Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward McKeesport, West Mifflin, Allegheny Coun...
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Yellow Belt
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
93 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pleasant Hills, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
92.5 mi in
|
~2h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 59.7 mi | 1h 22m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| 5th Avenue | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| I 99 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Lebanon Church Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Mosside Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Yellow Belt | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 59.7 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hills, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Caryl Drive
370 ft
·
23 sec
·
Caryl Drive
2
Turn left onto Constitution Drive
328 ft
·
15 sec
·
Constitution Drive
3
Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Clairton Road
4
Turn left onto PA 51
234 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clairton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
499 ft
·
13 sec
Toward McKeesport, West Mifflin, Allegheny County Airport
6
Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
8
Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
10
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Yellow Belt
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Patton Street
14
Turn right onto Avenue U
214 ft
·
6 sec
·
Avenue U
15
At end of road, turn right onto Avenue U
229 ft
·
11 sec
·
Avenue U
16
Turn left onto Watkins Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Watkins Avenue
17
Continue on State Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Street
18
Continue on PA 130
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Boulevard
19
Turn left onto PA 48; Orange Belt
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mosside Boulevard
20
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
21
At end of road, turn right onto Northern Pike
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern Pike
22
Turn right onto US 22
43 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on US 22
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 22
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
25
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
27
Merge onto I 99; US 220
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 99; US 220
28
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 17th Street
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Altoona
30
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
31
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
32
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
33
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.6 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 22 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 6m
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 Pleasant Hills, 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.
+
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 Pleasant Hills, PA
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 59.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Pleasant Hills, PA · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Pleasant Hills, 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
$16.79 one way
$33.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.39 | $36.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
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: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Late night in Altoona on Saturday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Snyder, PA
51 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
16 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 29m 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 Pleasant Hills, PA to Altoona, PA covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, Admiral Peary Highway, 5th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Pleasant Hills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.79 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 101.3 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 0.1 miles (Constitution Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (PA 51 / Clairton Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pleasant Hills, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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