Origin
Union City, PA
Evening in Union City on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union City, PA to Altoona, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
171 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union City, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Union City, PA to Altoona, PA covers 171 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Titusville Road, William Flinn Highway, Erie Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.35 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.5 miles from Union City, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 171 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Titusville 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 Union City, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 3h 47m 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 Union City, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Titusville Road | — | — |
| William Flinn Highway | — | — |
| Erie Street | — | — |
| Hydetown Road | — | — |
| West Spring Street | — | — |
| Diamond Street | — | — |
| East Central Avenue | — | — |
| West State Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Titusville Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Titusville Road
3
Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
William Flinn Highway
4
Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Erie Street
5
Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
William Flinn Highway
6
Continue on Hydetown Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hydetown Road
7
Continue on West Spring Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Spring Street
8
Continue on Diamond Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Diamond Street
9
Turn straight onto East Central Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Central Avenue
10
Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Titusville Road
11
Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
12
Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tionesta Road
13
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
14
Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Route 36 and 62
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Elm Street
16
Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
17
Continue on Route 208
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 208
18
Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 208
19
Continue on North School Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North School Street
20
Turn left onto Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
22
Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
23
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on Route 322
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 322
25
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
26
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
28
Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
29
Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
30
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
31
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Front Street
32
Continue on North Centre Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Centre Street
33
Continue on Tyrone Pike
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Tyrone Pike
34
Take the ramp right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
35
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 764 South: Pinecroft
37
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
38
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
39
Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
40
Continue on East Walton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
41
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
42
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
43
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
44
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
45
Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
46
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
47
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 85.5 miles from Union City, PA, or about 1h 53m 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 38 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.5 miles or 1h 53m 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 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 Union City, 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 Union City, PA
This is one driving day of about 171 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Union City, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.5 mi from Union City, PA · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.5 miles from Union City, 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
$28.35 one way
$56.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $31.05 | $62.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $33.16 | $66.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.75 | $75.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
| Efficient EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.96 | $6.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.94 | $10.94 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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
Evening in Altoona on Wednesday
Local time
6:59 PM
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
21 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
3h 47m 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 Union City, PA to Altoona, PA covers 171 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Titusville Road, William Flinn Highway, Erie Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.5 miles from Union City, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Union City, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 3h 47m 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 Union City, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union City, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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