Origin
Upland, PA
Night in Upland on Sunday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Altoona, PA
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
203 mi
327 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
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6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Altoona, PA covers 203 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, PA 283 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.59 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
101.5 miles from Upland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 10m highway drive covering 203 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 101.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,819 ft
329 ft
Total Climb
2,099 ft
Total Descent
1,465 ft
Highest Point
1,819 ft
~143.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,490 ft
Notable High Points
1,819 ft at ~143.8 miles
+573 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near PA 10 / South Church Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 203 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 10.3 miles (PA 10 / South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
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PA 10 / South Church Street
Turn right onto PA 10 / South Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
34.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
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PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
7
166.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m 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
166.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m 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
167.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m 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 Along This Route
Between Upland, PA and Altoona, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Johnstown.
Patp Toll: Philadelphia
63.7 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Pittsburgh
63.7 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Johnstown
166.3 mi in
|
~3h 27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 101.9 mi | 1h 51m |
| I 99 | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| PA 283 | 28.9 mi | 34m |
| Old Philadelphia Pike | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Newport Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Doe Run Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Lincoln Highway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| US 30 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 101.9 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on PA 842
21 ft
·
6 sec
·
Clonmell Upland Road
2
Turn left onto Newark Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Newark Road
3
Turn left onto PA 82
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Doe Run Road
4
Turn left onto Strasburg Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Strasburg Road
5
Continue on PA 372
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Road
6
Continue on PA 372
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Avenue
7
Turn right onto PA 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 10
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Octorara Trail
9
Turn left onto US 30
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Highway
11
Turn right onto PA 772
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Newport Road
12
Continue on PA 340; PA 772
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 30 West
14
Merge onto US 30
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 30
15
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi
·
34 min
·
PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Use the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 283
406 ft
·
1 min
·
I 283
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
19
Merge onto I 76; PATP
102 mi
·
1 hr 51 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
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 101.5 miles from Upland, PA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.9 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 80 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.5 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 27m
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 Upland, 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 Upland, PA
This is one driving day of about 203 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Upland, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 101.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.5 mi from Upland, PA · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.5 miles from Upland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.59 one way
$67.18 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $39.34 | $78.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.10 | $90.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.24
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(101.9 mi)
$13.24
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
$34
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.31 | $9.74 |
| Efficient EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.76 | $8.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.42 | $12.99 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
11:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
3 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 10m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Upland, PA to Altoona, PA covers 203 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, PA 283. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.5 miles from Upland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.59 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 203 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 10.3 miles (PA 10 / South Church Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 166.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Upland, PA and Altoona, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Johnstown.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 329 ft to 1,819 ft elevation with about 2,099 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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