Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwich, PA
Andras Stefuca
Altoona, PA to Greenwich, PA is 33.3 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Colonel Drake Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within Pennsylvania. Expect a route that primarily uses local roads, so plan for frequent turns and a less direct path. The drive is short enough that you can easily fit it into your schedule without feeling rushed, making it a good option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points in the Northeast region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colonel Drake Highway | 15.5 mi | 23m |
| Carroll Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Theatre Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Bigler Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| 18th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Philadelphia Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Shawna Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Greenwich Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Greenwich, PA.
Start on 7th Street
Turn slight left
Continue on 10th Avenue
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto PA 36
Continue on PA 36
Continue on PA 36
Continue on PA 36
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 36
Continue on PA 36
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Continue on Mellon Avenue
Continue on Carroll Road
Continue on East Carroll Street
Turn right onto US 219
Continue on US 219
Continue on US 219
Continue on US 219
Turn left onto US 219
Turn left onto US 219
Continue on US 219
Turn left onto Greenwich Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.6 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.8 and 29.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 36 / Colonel Drake Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 219 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 219 / Crawford Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 219 / Philadelphia Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Altoona on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Greenwich on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
63°F
Hastings, PA
17 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local nature, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate a series of smaller roads, including Colonel Drake Highway, Carroll Road, and Theatre Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 15.5 miles on Colonel Drake Highway, offering a brief period of less frequent turns before you resume navigating local connections. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience where attention to navigation is key to staying on course.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near PA 36 / Colonel Drake Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (PA 36 / Colonel Drake Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.9 miles (5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles (US 219 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Altoona is a city in central Pennsylvania. Altoona was founded as a railroad town by the Pennsylvania Railroad as the site of their Altoona Works shops, and its history as a railroad town still shows in the town today despite the decline of the railroad and its eventual absorption into Penn Central, Conrail, and now Norfolk Southern.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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