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Trip from Wyndmoor, PA to Altoona, PA

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

235 mi

378 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 9m ★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Wyndmoor, PA, PA

Wyndmoor, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Wyndmoor, PA to Altoona, PA covers 235 miles and takes about 4h 22m 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, Fort Washington Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 193.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.89 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

117.5 miles from Wyndmoor, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 22m highway drive covering 235 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. The longest continuous stretch is about 193.2 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 21 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 193.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,249 ft 420 ft

Total Climb

1,051 ft

Total Descent

222 ft

Highest Point

1,249 ft

~218.2 mi in

Elevation Range

829 ft

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 1.7 miles in near Paper Mill Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 235 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 1.7 miles (Paper Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | Paper Mill Road

At end of road, turn right onto Paper Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington

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 PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washingto...
8
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
7
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
7
198.3 mi into trip | ~3h 39m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Wyndmoor, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Johnstown along the way.

Johnstown

198.3 mi in | ~3h 39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 193.2 mi 3h 29m
I 99 32.7 mi 35m
Fort Washington Expressway 1.7 mi 2m
17th Street 1.4 mi 2m
Cheltenham Avenue 1 mi 2m
6th Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Willow Grove Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Paper Mill Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 193.2 mi, about 3h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wyndmoor, PA and Altoona, PA.

1

Start on this road

136 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Willow Grove Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Willow Grove Avenue
3

Turn left onto Cheltenham Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Cheltenham Avenue
4

At end of road, turn right onto Paper Mill Road

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Paper Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp onto Ramp to PA 309 North

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Ramp to PA 309 North
Toward PA 309 North: Fort Washington
6

Merge onto PA 309

1.7 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 276; PATP

193 mi · 3 hr 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward Altoona, Johnstown Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto US 220 BUS

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Business 220
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
15

Merge onto I 99; US 220

33 mi · 35 min · I 99; US 220
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward 17th Street
17

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Altoona
18

Turn straight onto 17th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street
19

Turn right onto PA 764

0.7 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue
20

Turn left onto 7th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 7th Street
21

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 117.5 miles from Wyndmoor, PA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 193.2 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 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 117.5 miles or 2h 11m 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 33m

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 Wyndmoor, 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 Wyndmoor, PA

This is one driving day of about 235 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wyndmoor, 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 193.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.5 mi from Wyndmoor, PA · 2h 11m into the drive

Downtown Abbottstown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abbottstown, PA

118 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

Abbottstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abbottstown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.5 miles from Wyndmoor, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 193.2 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 121.5
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 16.2
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour $1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 72.9
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 24.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.89 one way

$77.77 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $42.55 $85.10
premium $4.92 $45.54 $91.08
diesel $5.64 $52.21 $104.42

Estimated Tolls: $25.12

Pennsylvania Turnpike (193.2 mi) $25.12

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

$39

Tolls

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

IKEA - Tesla Supercharger

Conshohocken, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Washington, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

IKEA Store 211 (Conshohocken, PA)

Conshohocken, PA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Shopcore Bakers Centre (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Brixmor Ivy Ridge (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Wawa Wyncote

Wyncote, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

PREIT Willow Grove Park (Willow Grove, PA)

Willow Grove, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

PREIT Plymouth Meeting Mall (Plymouth Meeting, PA)

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Electrify America: 5 ChargePoint Network: 2 Tesla: 2 eVgo Network: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.5 0 $24.67 $11.28
Efficient EV 58.8 0 $20.56 $9.40
EV Truck/SUV 94 1 $32.90 $15.04

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Wyndmoor, PA

Evening in Wyndmoor on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altoona, PA

Evening in Altoona on Sunday

Local time

6:08 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

23 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 22m 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 Wyndmoor, PA to Altoona, PA covers 235 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, Fort Washington Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.5 miles from Wyndmoor, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.89 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 18 significant decision points across 235 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 1.7 miles (Paper Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Wyndmoor, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Johnstown along the way.

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