Origin
Waynesburg, PA
Night in Waynesburg on Sunday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waynesburg, PA to Altoona, PA
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
135.4 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
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6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waynesburg, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Waynesburg, PA to Altoona, PA covers 135.4 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Greene Street, East High Street, Roy E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.40 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
67.7 miles from Waynesburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 135.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Greene 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Waynesburg, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 3h 4m 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 Waynesburg, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Greene Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Roy E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greene Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Low Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Greene Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesburg, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on North Porter Street
466 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Porter Street
2
Turn left onto East Greene Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Greene Street
3
Turn slight right onto East High Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East High Street
4
Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roy E. Furman Highway
5
Turn left onto Jefferson Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Road
6
Continue on Greene Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Greene Street
7
Continue on Jefferson Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Jefferson Road
8
Turn left
5.6 mi
·
8 min
9
Turn straight onto Front Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
10
Continue on Low Hill Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Low Hill Road
11
Turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East: New Stanton
14
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
16
Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
17
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 22 East: Blairsville
19
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34 mi
·
47 min
·
William Penn Highway
20
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
21
Continue on William Penn Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
22
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
24
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
4 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward 17th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
17th Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on Altoona
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Altoona
27
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
28
Turn right onto 6th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
29
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
7th Street
30
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 67.7 miles from Waynesburg, PA, or about 1h 32m 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m
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 Waynesburg, 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 Waynesburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 135.4 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waynesburg, 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 67.7 mi from Waynesburg, PA · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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
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
$22.40 one way
$44.81 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.52 | $49.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $26.24 | $52.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.08 | $60.16 |
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: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.85 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
9:48 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
14 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
3h 4m 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 Waynesburg, PA to Altoona, PA covers 135.4 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Greene Street, East High Street, Roy E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.7 miles from Waynesburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.40 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 Waynesburg, PA to Altoona, PA is easy. At 3h 4m 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 Waynesburg, PA to Altoona, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waynesburg, PA to Altoona, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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