Altoona to Lemoyne is 134.5 miles and takes about 2h 36m via I-99 and US-15, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the journey. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward path, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion. Plan for a direct and efficient travel day with minimal need for overnight stays.
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
67.3 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi
1h 39m
I 99
32.1 mi
34m
US 15
2.8 mi
4m
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
2m
17th Street
1.2 mi
2m
7th Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
8th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Ayers Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 90.9 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Lemoyne, PA.
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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
0.7 mi·1 min·7th Avenue
5
Turn left onto 17th Street
1.2 mi·2 min·17th Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
7
Merge onto I 99; US 220
32 mi·34 min·I 99; US 220
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
10
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
13
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
91 mi·1 hr 39 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 236Toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 15 North: HarrisburgUse the straight lane.
17
Merge onto US 15
2.8 mi·4 min·US 15
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, YorkUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto PA 581
1.5 mi·2 min·American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 6B; 6CToward I 83 South: York, Baltimore, LemoyneUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
507 ft·17 sec
Exit 6CToward LemoyneUse the right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
315 ft·12 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on South 10th Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·South 10th Street
24
Turn right onto Ayers Avenue
0.2 mi·55 sec·Ayers Avenue
25
Continue on South 7th Street
373 ft·10 sec·South 7th Street
26
Turn right onto Herman Avenue
435 ft·21 sec·Herman Avenue
27
Turn right onto South 6th Street
89 ft·2 sec·South 6th Street
28
Arrive at destination
South 6th Street
Trip Plan
With a total driving time of under 3 hours, this is a perfect same-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily leave in the morning and arrive by midday, or depart in the afternoon to reach Lemoyne in the early evening. The longest stretch without a major change is 90.9 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan for your fuel and any necessary breaks before or after this segment. Given the efficient nature of this drive, there's no need to rush; enjoy the steady pace and consider a brief stop for a snack or stretch if needed during your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.9 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 30 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 17m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lemoyne, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Altoona, 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 Altoona, PA
This is one driving day of about 134.5 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Altoona, 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 90.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 127.7 and 133.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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127.7 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236
Toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harr...
8
128.5 mi into trip|~2h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 North: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg
7
131.6 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
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 PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
8
133.6 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore, Lemoyne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6B; 6C
Toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore, Lemoyne
9
133.8 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Lemoyne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 6C
Toward Lemoyne
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.30 one way
$44.60 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$24.42
$48.84
premium
$4.93
$26.08
$52.17
diesel
$5.61
$29.70
$59.39
Estimated Tolls: $11.82
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(90.9 mi)$11.82
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
$22
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.4
0
$14.12
$6.46
Efficient EV
33.6
0
$11.77
$5.38
EV Truck/SUV
53.8
0
$18.83
$8.61
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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Altoona, PA
Morning
in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lemoyne, PA
Morning
in Lemoyne on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
1 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
2h 36m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 18.6
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 32.5
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 134.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 94% of the total distance utilizing major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-99. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, covering 90.9 miles. This means long, consistent stretches of fast-paced travel. While the profile is highway-focused, be aware that the final leg will involve transitioning onto US-15. The character of the drive is one of steady progress, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 127.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 134.5 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 127.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Altoona, PA and Lemoyne, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Gettysburg.
Pittsburgh
35.1 mi in|~40m
Harrisburg
35.1 mi in|~40m
Patp: Pittsburgh
36.2 mi in|~42m
Gettysburg
127.7 mi in|~2h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 134.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.82 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Lemoyne, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 127.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). 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 Lemoyne, PA before heading back.
