Altoona, PA Road Trips

Altoona, PA serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 60 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 102-mile quick runs to 243-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Altoona, PA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Altoona, PA

Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

243.1 mi

Chalfont, PA

Quickest Drive

2h 8m

Salem, PA

Plan Around Altoona, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Altoona, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Chalfont, PA to Altoona, PA 243.1 mi · 4h 35m Center City, PA to Altoona, PA 238.1 mi · 4h 29m Wyndmoor, PA to Altoona, PA 235 mi · 4h 22m North Wales, PA to Altoona, PA 233.9 mi · 4h 24m

Continue From Altoona, PA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Altoona, PA to Tinicum, PA 242.6 mi · 4h 48m Altoona, PA to Silver Spring, PA 241 mi · 4h 43m Altoona, PA to Pennsport, PA 240.3 mi · 4h 35m Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA 237.4 mi · 4h 28m

Trips from Altoona, PA

Altoona, PA to Tinicum, PA

242.6 mi 4h 48m

Altoona, PA to Silver Spring, PA

241 mi 4h 43m

Altoona, PA to Pennsport, PA

240.3 mi 4h 35m

Altoona, PA to Philadelphia, PA

237.4 mi 4h 28m

Altoona, PA to Darby, PA

236.9 mi 4h 36m

Altoona, PA to Damascus, PA

236.8 mi 4h 51m

Altoona, PA to North Wales, PA

234 mi 4h 26m

Altoona, PA to Wyndmoor, PA

231.9 mi 4h 23m

Altoona, PA to Prospect Park, PA

231.4 mi 4h 33m

Altoona, PA to Ardmore, PA

227.9 mi 4h 21m

Altoona, PA to Brookhaven, PA

227.7 mi 4h 26m

Altoona, PA to Aston, PA

226.2 mi 4h 23m

Altoona, PA to Plymouth Meeting, PA

226.1 mi 4h 10m

Altoona, PA to Wesleyville, PA

224 mi 4h 20m

Altoona, PA to Lawrence Park, PA

222.7 mi 4h 19m

Altoona, PA to Paupack, PA

219.1 mi 4h 15m

Altoona, PA to Erie, PA

219 mi 4h 12m

Altoona, PA to West Chester, PA

213.1 mi 4h 2m

Driving from Altoona, PA

On average, trips departing from Altoona, PA run 183 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 39m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 243 miles (4h 51m), while the shortest is just 102 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Altoona, PA include Tinicum, PA (242.6 mi, 4h 48m), Silver Spring, PA (241 mi, 4h 43m), Pennsport, PA (240.3 mi, 4h 35m), Philadelphia, PA (237.4 mi, 4h 28m), and Darby, PA (236.9 mi, 4h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 183-mile trip from Altoona, PA, budget about $29 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Altoona, PA and 60 routes heading into Altoona, PA, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 102 to 243 miles.

The longest mapped route from Altoona, PA covers 243 miles and takes approximately 4h 51m. Shorter options start at just 102 miles.

The average route from Altoona, PA runs about 183 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 183-mile trip from Altoona, PA costs roughly $29 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Altoona, PA include Tinicum, PA, Silver Spring, PA, Pennsport, PA and Philadelphia, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.