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Trip from Altoona, PA to Blairsville, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

54.3 mi

87 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

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Downtown Blairsville, PA, PA

Blairsville, PA

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Trip Overview

Altoona, PA to Blairsville, PA is 54.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m via US 22, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, offering a relatively short journey through the Northeast region. The route is primarily on US 22, also known as the William Penn Highway, which provides a direct connection between these two towns. With a drive time under two hours and minimal stops recommended, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day. Consider this route if you need a quick and efficient transit between Altoona and Blairsville without extensive detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 22 30.5 mi 39m
William Penn Highway 14.6 mi 19m
6th Avenue 3.6 mi 6m
Old William Penn Highway 1.9 mi 3m
7th Avenue 1.8 mi 2m
East Market Street 0.7 mi 1m
8th Street 0.3 mi <1m
7th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 22 — 30.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 7th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 7th Street
2

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

257 ft · 16 sec · Lexington Avenue
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto 8th Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · 8th Street
4

Turn right onto PA 764

1.8 mi · 2 min · 7th Avenue
5

Continue on PA 764

3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
7

Continue on US 22

0.3 mi · 21 sec · US 22
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22

30 mi · 39 min · US 22
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on US 22

15 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward US 119 North: Indiana Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn left onto Old William Penn Highway

1.9 mi · 3 min · Old William Penn Highway
Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on East Market Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Market Street
13

Turn right

58 ft · 4 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ebensburg, PA

27 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

Gallitzin, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ebensburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lexington Avenue

Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 8th Street

Turn left onto 8th Street

Navigation decision point

7
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 22

Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
6
51.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 119 North: Indiana

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 119 North: Indiana
5
51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Old William Penn Highway

Turn left onto Old William Penn Highway toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.00 one way

$18.00 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.86 $19.72
premium $4.93 $10.53 $21.06
diesel $5.61 $11.99 $23.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.70 $2.61
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
EV Truck/SUV 21.7 0 $7.60 $3.48

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Altoona, PA

Morning in Altoona on Sunday

Local time

8:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Blairsville, PA

Morning in Blairsville on Sunday

Local time

8:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

16 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

1h 16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip features a mixed drive, with 56% of the route on highways, suggesting a good balance between faster travel and more local road conditions. You'll encounter stretches like the 30.5-mile segment on US 22, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. As you travel along the William Penn Highway and 6th Avenue, expect the character of the drive to shift, potentially moving from more open highway to more developed or town-influenced sections. This blend means you'll experience periods of smooth, uninterrupted driving interspersed with areas that might require more attention to local traffic and signals.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on US 22.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lexington Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.5 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Blairsville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blairsville, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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