Origin
Altoona, PA
Morning in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altoona, PA to Somerset, 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 22m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Altoona, PA to Somerset, PA is 63 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via US 219 and US 22, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, making it a convenient one-day excursion. Expect a drive that's largely focused on highway travel, offering a straightforward journey between these two northeastern towns. You'll be covering a relatively short distance, so it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 219 | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| US 22 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Portage Street | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| 6th Avenue | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| 7th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Stoystown Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Railroad Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 219
— 30.3 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Somerset, 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
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
US 22
Toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 53
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 53
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Evergreen Street
12
Continue on PA 53
510 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto PA 53
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cleveland Street
14
Turn right onto PA 53
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Portage Street
15
Continue on PA 53
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Street
16
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
17
Merge onto US 219
30 mi
·
34 min
·
US 219
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
19
Turn right onto PA 281
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Stoystown Road
20
Turn left onto PA 281
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Pleasant Avenue
21
Turn right onto PA 31; PA 281
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
PA 31; PA 281
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 62.8 — 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
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward PA 53: Lilly, Portage
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 53: Lilly, Portage
5
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
PA 31; PA 281 / East Main Street
Turn right onto PA 31; PA 281 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Somerset, PA
Morning in Somerset on Sunday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Oil City, PA
32 mi in
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
7 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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with about 65% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US 219 and US 22. You'll experience some stretches on Portage Street as well, adding a bit of local road feel. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is approximately 30.3 miles on US 219, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding roads.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.3 mi on US 219.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 219 and US 22. You will hit about 15 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 63 miles you will encounter 15 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Altoona, PA to Somerset, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Portage along the way.
Portage
16.5 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.3 miles on US 219. 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 Somerset, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Somerset, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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