Origin
Warren, PA
Afternoon in Warren on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren, PA to Altoona, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
130.5 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warren, PA to Altoona, PA covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Avenue West, Hickory Bridge, Crescent Park for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.64 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
65.2 miles from Warren, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 130.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m 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 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 130.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Avenue West 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 Warren, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 2h 52m 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 Warren, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Avenue West | — | — |
| Hickory Bridge | — | — |
| Crescent Park | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| PA 666 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Avenue West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
2
Exit the roundabout onto Pennsylvania Avenue West
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue West
3
Turn left onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Hickory Bridge
4
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Crescent Park
5
Turn left onto Crescent Park
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
6
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 666 West
12
Merge slight left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue straight
8.5 mi
·
12 min
14
At the end of the road, turn left
2.9 mi
·
4 min
15
Turn right
15 mi
·
22 min
16
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on Boot Jack Road
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Boot Jack Road
18
Turn left onto Penfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Penfield Road
19
Continue on Hoovertown Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
20
Continue on State Park Road
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
21
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
22
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
23
Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
24
Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
25
Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
26
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
27
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Front Street
28
Continue on North Centre Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Centre Street
29
Continue on Tyrone Pike
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Tyrone Pike
30
Take the ramp right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
31
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward PA 764 South: Pinecroft
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 764 South: Pinecroft
33
Turn right onto Sabbath Rest Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Sabbath Rest Road
34
Turn left onto East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
35
Turn right onto Rutgers Lane
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rutgers Lane
36
Continue on East Walton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Walton Avenue
37
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenwood Road
38
At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Avenue Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
6th Avenue Road
39
Continue on East 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 6th Avenue
40
Continue on Bellwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Bellwood Avenue
41
Turn slight left onto 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
7th Avenue
42
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
43
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.2 miles from Warren, PA, or about 1h 26m 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 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 21m
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 Warren, 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 Warren, PA
This is one driving day of about 130.5 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Warren, 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 65.2 mi from Warren, PA · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.2 miles from Warren, 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
$21.64 one way
$43.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.70 | $47.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.70 | $6.26 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Afternoon in Altoona on Thursday
Local time
1:02 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
2h 52m 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 Warren, PA to Altoona, PA covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Avenue West, Hickory Bridge, Crescent Park. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.2 miles from Warren, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.64 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.
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 Warren, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 2h 52m 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 Warren, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Warren, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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