Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
106.3 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montoursville, PA
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Altoona, PA to Montoursville, PA is 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 9m via I 99, Susquehanna Beltway, and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the central part of the state northeast. Expect a mixed drive experience, with a significant portion on major highways. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey. It's a straightforward connection between two points in the Northeast region, ideal for a quick transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 99 | 46.9 mi | 52m |
| Susquehanna Beltway | 16.8 mi | 20m |
| Keystone Shortway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Nittany Valley Drive | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East Pleasant Valley Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 6th Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Montoursville, PA.
Start on 7th Street
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
Turn left onto 8th Street
Turn left onto PA 764
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
Turn left onto PA 764
Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764
Turn right onto PA 764
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
Turn left
Merge onto I 80; US 220
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 64
Turn right onto PA 477
Take the ramp
Turn sharp left onto US 220
Continue on US 220
Continue on US 220
Continue on US 220
Take the exit
Turn straight onto East 3rd Street
Turn straight onto Broad Street
Turn left onto North Loyalsock Avenue
Turn right onto Spruce Street
Arrive at destination
With a total duration of just over 2 hours, this is a flexible trip that doesn't require extensive planning. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive at your destination well before evening. The estimated fuel cost of $18 makes budgeting straightforward. While there are no designated stops mentioned, you'll want to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 46.9-mile stretch on I 99, as services can sometimes be spaced out on longer highway segments. Plan to fill up before you leave Altoona or be aware of the next available services.
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.
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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montoursville, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Altoona, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 106.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.2 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 0.2 and 53.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$17.62 one way
$35.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.30 | $38.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.62 | $41.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
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
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.30 | $4.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.88 | $6.80 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Altoona on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Montoursville on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 route offers a mixed drive, with 44% of it on highways, providing periods of faster travel. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on I 99, covering 46.9 miles, which suggests a substantial segment of consistent highway driving. The overall feel will likely transition between interstate cruising and potentially more varied road conditions as you navigate the Susquehanna Beltway and Keystone Shortway. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel on major arteries and potentially more local road characteristics.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lexington Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 106.3 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 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.3 miles (I 99; US 220; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Altoona, PA to Montoursville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mill Hall along the way.
Mill Hall
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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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