Origin
Sandy, PA
Afternoon in Sandy on Thursday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy, PA to Altoona, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Sandy, PA to Altoona, PA covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Brady Street, Liberty Boulevard, East DuBois Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.67 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
29.1 miles from Sandy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m 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 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 58.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Brady 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 Sandy, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Sandy, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Brady Street | — | — |
| Liberty Boulevard | — | — |
| East DuBois Avenue | — | — |
| Bee Line Highway | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| US 322 | — | — |
| Shawville Highway | — | — |
| Woodland Bigler Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Brady Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Overdorf Street
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
Overdorf Street
2
Turn right onto South Brady Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Brady Street
3
Continue on Liberty Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Liberty Boulevard
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East DuBois Avenue
5
Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bee Line Highway
6
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
9
Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
10
Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
11
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
12
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Front Street
13
Continue on North Centre Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Centre Street
14
Continue on Tyrone Pike
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Tyrone Pike
15
Take the ramp right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 764 South: Pinecroft
18
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
19
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
21
Continue on East Walton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
22
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
24
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
25
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
26
Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
27
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
28
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 29.1 miles from Sandy, PA, or about 45m 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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.1 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altoona, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sandy, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sandy, PA
This is one driving day of about 58.3 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Sandy, 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 29.1 mi from Sandy, PA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Sandy, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Altoona on Thursday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Graham, PA
29 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
20 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
1h 31m 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 Sandy, PA to Altoona, PA covers 58.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Brady Street, Liberty Boulevard, East DuBois Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from Sandy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.67 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 Sandy, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Sandy, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sandy, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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