Origin
Treasure Lake, PA
Night in Treasure Lake on Tuesday
Local time
11:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Treasure Lake, PA to Altoona, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
72.5 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Treasure Lake, PA to Altoona, PA covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bay Road, Coral Reef Road, Bee Line Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.02 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.3 miles from Treasure Lake, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 72.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bay Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Treasure Lake, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Treasure Lake, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coral Reef Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bee Line Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 322 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shawville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woodland Bigler Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Philipsburg Bigler Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bay Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Treasure Lake, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Bequia Road
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bequia Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bay Road
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Bay Road
3
Turn left onto Coral Reef Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Coral Reef Road
4
Turn right onto Bee Line Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bee Line Highway
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Keystone Shortway
7
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
8
Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
9
Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
10
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
11
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Front Street
12
Continue on North Centre Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Centre Street
13
Continue on Tyrone Pike
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Tyrone Pike
14
Take the ramp right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 764 South: Pinecroft
17
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
18
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
20
Continue on East Walton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
21
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
23
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
24
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
25
Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
26
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
27
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 36.3 miles from Treasure Lake, PA, or about 49m 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 72.5 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.3 miles or 49m 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 23m
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 Treasure Lake, 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 Treasure Lake, PA
This is one driving day of about 72.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Treasure Lake, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.3 mi from Treasure Lake, PA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 72.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Treasure Lake, 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
$12.02 one way
$24.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.16 | $26.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Altoona on Tuesday
Local time
11:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 38m 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 Treasure Lake, PA to Altoona, PA covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bay Road, Coral Reef Road, Bee Line Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.3 miles from Treasure Lake, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.02 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 Treasure Lake, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Treasure Lake, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Treasure Lake, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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