Origin
Prospect Park, PA
Afternoon in Prospect Park on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect Park, 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
4h 33m
Distance
231.9 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect Park, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prospect Park, PA to Altoona, PA covers 231.9 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Avenue, Kedron Avenue, Woodland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.9 miles from Prospect Park, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Avenue | — | — |
| Kedron Avenue | — | — |
| Woodland Avenue | — | — |
| Sproul Road | — | — |
| Springfield Road | — | — |
| West Chester Pike | — | — |
| Newtown Street Road | — | — |
| Darby Paoli Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Park, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Maryland Avenue
427 ft
·
21 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
3
Continue on Kedron Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kedron Avenue
4
Continue on Woodland Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodland Avenue
5
Turn right onto Sproul Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Sproul Road
6
Turn straight onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
7
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Chester Pike
8
Turn right onto Newtown Street Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
9
Continue on Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
10
Turn left onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lancaster Avenue
12
Turn right onto South Morehall Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
13
Continue on North Morehall Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morehall Road
14
Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
16
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
175 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Altoona, Johnstown
18
Turn left onto Business 220
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Business 220
19
Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
21
Merge slight left
33 mi
·
35 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Altoona
24
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
25
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
26
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
27
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 115.9 miles from Prospect Park, PA, or about 2h 16m 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 51 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 2h 16m 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 44m
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 Prospect Park, 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 Prospect Park, PA
This is one driving day of about 231.9 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Prospect Park, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 115.9 miles from Prospect Park, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.45 one way
$76.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $42.11 | $84.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $44.97 | $89.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.20 | $102.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.35 | $11.13 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.29 | $9.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.8 | 1 | $32.47 | $14.84 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Altoona on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Harrisburg, PA
116 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
10 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
4h 33m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
231.9 mi in 4h 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Lincoln Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 33m 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 Prospect Park, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 231.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Prospect Park, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Altoona, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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