Altoona, PA to Taylor, PA is 85.9 miles and takes about 2h 6m via William Penn Highway and US 22, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip connecting two locations within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, combining some highway travel with more local road segments. With a short duration and manageable cost, it's a practical option for straightforward travel between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.9 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
William Penn Highway
43 mi
1h 3m
US 22
30.5 mi
39m
6th Avenue
3.6 mi
6m
Mosside Boulevard
3.2 mi
5m
7th Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
Northern Pike
1.8 mi
3m
Wall Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
8th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 43 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Taylor, 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: EbensburgUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on US 22
43 mi·1 hr 3 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Northern Pike
1.8 mi·3 min·Northern Pike
Use the left lane.
11
Turn sharp left onto PA 48; Orange Belt
3.2 mi·5 min·Mosside Boulevard
12
Turn right onto Wall Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Wall Avenue
13
Turn left onto Dalzell Street
274 ft·14 sec·Dalzell Street
14
Turn right onto Marie Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Marie Street
15
Turn left onto Bellvue Street
258 ft·13 sec·Bellvue Street
16
Turn right onto Grandview Avenue
0.1 mi·23 sec·Grandview Avenue
17
Continue on Argyle Street
346 ft·15 sec·Argyle Street
18
Arrive at destination
Argyle Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 6m duration, this is easily a same-day trip. Aim to leave Altoona in the morning to maximize your daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, especially with a $14 budget, and plan for a stop if needed, though the route data doesn't indicate specific recommended stops. The longest stretch of 43 miles on William Penn Highway is a good point to consider when you might want to refuel or take a brief break before continuing. Since this is a shorter drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.9 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 59m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, 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 85.9 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Altoona, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 43 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 85.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Lexington Avenue
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
5
79.7 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|Northern Pike
Turn left onto Northern Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
81.4 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|PA 48; Orange Belt / Mosside Boulevard
Turn sharp left onto PA 48; Orange Belt / Mosside Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
85.5 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|Marie Street
Turn right onto Marie Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.24 one way
$28.48 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.60
$31.19
premium
$4.93
$16.66
$33.32
diesel
$5.61
$18.97
$37.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.8
0
$9.02
$4.12
Efficient EV
21.5
0
$7.52
$3.44
EV Truck/SUV
34.4
0
$12.03
$5.50
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Altoona, PA
Afternoon
in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Taylor, PA
Afternoon
in Taylor on Sunday
Local time
12:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Germany, PA
43 mi in
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 29.6
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 35.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll experience some stretches on US 22, which offers a more direct and faster pace. However, a significant portion of the drive will be on William Penn Highway, likely presenting a more local, two-lane feel. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 43 miles on William Penn Highway, so expect to encounter towns and varying speed limits along this portion. The drive will transition between these different road types, requiring adjustments in your driving style.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 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 Effort5/10
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 85.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 6.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles (Northern Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 85.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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 43 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lexington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.7 miles (Northern Pike): 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 Taylor, PA before heading back.
