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Trip from Altoona, PA to Weisenberg, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
190 mi
306 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 55m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weisenberg, PA
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Trip Overview
Altoona, PA to Weisenberg, PA is 190 miles and takes about 3h 48m via Keystone Shortway and I-99, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and covers ground within Pennsylvania. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not all high-speed interstate, giving you a varied travel experience. With only one recommended day for this journey, it’s a manageable drive that allows for a relaxed pace.
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
95 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 63.4 mi | 1h 8m |
| I 99 | 46.9 mi | 52m |
| State Route 54 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| William Penn Highway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Elysburg Road | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| Sunbury Road | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Gordon Nagle Trail | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 63.4 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Weisenberg, PA.
1
Start on 7th Street
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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7th Street
2
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
257 ft
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16 sec
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Lexington Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto 8th Street
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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8th Street
4
Turn left onto PA 764
1.6 mi
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2 min
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6th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Greenwood Road
6
Turn left onto PA 764
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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East Walton Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764
2.8 mi
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4 min
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East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
8
Turn right onto PA 764
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Sabbath Rest Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
10
Merge onto I 99; US 220
31 mi
·
32 min
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I 99; US 220
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
4.0 mi
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4 min
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I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
12 mi
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14 min
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I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 80; US 220
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
16
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
2 sec
17
Turn right onto PA 54
2.9 mi
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3 min
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Continental Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on PA 54
0.1 mi
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19 sec
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Factory Street
19
Continue on PA 54
0.3 mi
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49 sec
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Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
20
Turn left onto PA 54
9.7 mi
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11 min
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Elysburg Road
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on PA 54
11 mi
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13 min
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State Route 54
22
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
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41 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
23
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi
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2 min
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Fairgrounds Road
24
Continue on PA 901
9.4 mi
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11 min
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Sunbury Road
25
Continue on PA 901
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Sunbury Street
26
Turn right onto PA 901
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Minersville Highway
27
Turn right onto PA 901
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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Gordon Nagle Trail
28
Continue on PA 901
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
29
Turn left onto PA 183
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Pottsville Street
30
Turn right onto PA 61
493 ft
·
6 sec
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Route 61 South
31
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
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Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on PA 61
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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Centre Street
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
34
Merge onto I 78; US 22
10 mi
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12 min
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William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward PA 737: Kutztown, Krumsville
Use the slight right lane.
36
Turn left onto PA 737
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Krumsville Road
Use the straight lane.
37
Turn right onto Old US Highway 22
3.8 mi
·
6 min
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Old US Highway 22
38
Turn left onto New Smithville Road
434 ft
·
10 sec
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New Smithville Road
39
Turn right onto Silver Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Silver Creek Road
40
Arrive at destination
Silver Creek Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 48m estimated duration, this trip is easily completed in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow for flexibility. The longest stretch on the Keystone Shortway is over 60 miles, so plan for a fuel stop before or after this segment if your tank is low, as services might be less frequent. With only one recommended stop, you have ample room to adjust your schedule as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning to State Route 54.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.4 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 42 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 1h 48m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weisenberg, 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 190 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 Keystone Shortway for about 63.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95 miles from Altoona, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Clinton County Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Montour County Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
TA
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 185.3 — 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
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~0m in
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Lexington Avenue
Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.4 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone
6
37.3 mi into trip
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~44m in
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I 99; US 220; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Turn left toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
7
185.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
Take the exit toward PA 737: Kutztown, Krumsville
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 737: Kutztown, Krumsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.50 one way
$63.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $34.50 | $69.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $36.85 | $73.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.95 | $83.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57 | 0 | $19.95 | $9.12 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76 | 0 | $26.60 | $12.16 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Origin
Altoona, PA
Evening in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Weisenberg, PA
Evening in Weisenberg on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
14 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
3h 48m 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.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 157.3
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
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...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This 190-mile drive features a 33% highway share, offering a blend of faster travel and more local road sections. You'll encounter the Keystone Shortway, where the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 63.4 miles, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. The route's mixed profile means you'll transition between different types of roadways, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and road conditions. This variation keeps the drive from becoming monotonous, as you'll experience different driving environments.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 26 significant decision points across 190 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.
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 Weisenberg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Washingtonville
117.2 mi in
|
~2h 12m
About the Cities
Starting in Altoona, PA
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 48m. Total distance: 190 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Weisenberg, 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. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Johnstown Flood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Weisenberg, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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