Origin
Quincy, PA
Late night in Quincy on Saturday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Quincy, 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 20m
Distance
104.8 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Quincy, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Quincy, PA to Altoona, PA is 104.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 20 minutes via I 99 and Lincoln Highway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on well-maintained roads that make for a comfortable journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a manageable drive between these two points with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Quincy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 104.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a mixed drive, with 46% of the route being highway. You'll experience stretches on I 99, which offers a faster pace, interspersed with segments on the historic Lincoln Highway and Lincoln Way West. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.7 miles on I 99, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady rhythm. As you transition between these road types, expect the driving experience to shift subtly, from open highway to potentially more local traffic and slightly lower speeds.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 99 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 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 50.7 miles in.
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 21 significant decision points across 104.8 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 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
6
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
7
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Altoona, Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Altoona, Johnstown
6
68.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the ramp toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
7
68.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Keep slight right 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 Quincy, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Johnstown along the way.
Johnstown
68.1 mi in
|
~1h 37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 99 | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| Lincoln Highway | 20.8 mi | 29m |
| Lincoln Way West | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 15.5 mi | 16m |
| Wayne Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Wayne Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Manheim Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wayne Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 99
— 32.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quincy, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Shoestring Hill Road
80 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shoestring Hill Road
2
Turn right onto PA 997
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Anthony Highway
3
Turn left onto Manheim Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Manheim Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 316
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Wayne Highway
5
Continue on PA 316
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Wayne Road
6
Continue on PA 316
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Avenue
7
Continue on PA 316
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
South 2nd Street
8
Turn left onto East South Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East South Street
9
Turn right onto South Water Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Water Street
10
Turn left onto West Washington Street
331 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Washington Street
11
Turn right onto Cedar Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cedar Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 30
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Loudon Street
13
At end of road, turn slight left onto US 30
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Lincoln Way West
14
Continue on US 30
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Way West
15
Continue on US 30
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Lincoln Highway
16
Take the exit
362 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
17
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 70
Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
19
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Altoona, Johnstown
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Business 220
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
24
Merge onto I 99; US 220
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 99; US 220
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 17th Street
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Altoona
27
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
28
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
29
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
30
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes, this trip is easily completed in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. There are no designated stops mentioned, but with the drive being just over 100 miles, you likely won't need extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $17, and plan your refueling before you depart or at a convenient point along I 99. A specific tip for this route: make sure you're aware of which road you're on, as you'll be switching between I 99 and the Lincoln Highway, which often parallels or merges with it.
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 52.4 miles from Quincy, PA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.7 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 23 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 20m 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 58m
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 Quincy, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Quincy, PA
This is one driving day of about 104.8 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Quincy, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 99 for about 32.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from Quincy, PA · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Quincy, 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
$17.37 one way
$34.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.32 | $40.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.01
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(15.5 mi)
$2.01
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
$17
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
13 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 20m 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 Quincy, PA to Altoona, PA covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 99, Lincoln Highway, Lincoln Way West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 miles from Quincy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.37 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 21 significant decision points across 104.8 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 50.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Quincy, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Johnstown 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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