Altoona, PA to Wesleyville, PA is 224 miles and takes about 4h 20m via Keystone Shortway and I-79, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and covers the state of Pennsylvania from start to finish. It's a manageable one-day drive, offering a mixed experience that shouldn't feel too taxing. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey through PA without excessive time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112 miles from Altoona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
102.7 mi
1h 50m
I 79
60 mi
1h 4m
Tyrone Pike
13 mi
19m
I 99
12.2 mi
13m
AMVETS Memorial Highway
9.6 mi
13m
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
8m
Station Road
3.2 mi
6m
East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 102.7 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona, PA and Wesleyville, 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
0.4 mi·45 sec·8th Street
4
Turn left onto PA 764
1.6 mi·2 min·6th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Greenwood Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Greenwood Road
6
Turn left onto PA 764
0.2 mi·21 sec·East Walton Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 220 Business; PA 764
2.8 mi·4 min·East Pleasant Valley Boulevard
8
Turn right onto PA 764
0.6 mi·1 min·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
12 mi·13 min·I 99; US 220
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward PA 350: Bald Eagle
12
Turn left onto US 220 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·I-99 Access
13
Continue on PA 350
13 mi·19 min·Tyrone Pike
14
Continue on PA 350
1.4 mi·2 min·South Centre Street
15
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi·25 sec·North Front Street
16
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi·8 min·Philipsburg Bigler Highway
17
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi·3 min·Woodland Bigler Highway
18
Turn right onto PA 970
1.6 mi·2 min·Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
20
Merge onto I 80
103 mi·1 hr 50 min·Keystone Shortway
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 79 North: Erie
22
Merge onto I 79
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 79
23
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 178AToward I-90 East: Buffalo
24
Merge onto I 90
9.6 mi·13 min·AMVETS Memorial Highway
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 32Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
26
Turn left onto PA 290; PA 430
1.0 mi·1 min·Station Road
27
Continue on PA 430
2.2 mi·4 min·Station Road
28
At end of road, turn right onto US 20
10 ft·0 sec·Buffalo Road
29
Arrive at destination
US 20
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 20m duration, this trip is best suited for a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Altoona to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any brief, unplanned stops. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing; however, be aware that the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 100 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps before embarking on that long segment on the Keystone Shortway.
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 112 miles from Altoona, PA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.7 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 49 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wesleyville, 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 224 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 102.7 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 220.5 — 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.
6
6.4 mi into trip|~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
5
46.5 mi into trip|~1h 2m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
210.2 mi into trip|~3h 58m in
Take the exit toward I-90 East: Buffalo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 178A
Toward I-90 East: Buffalo
6
220.5 mi into trip|~4h 13m in
Take the exit toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 32
Toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Co...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.14 one way
$74.27 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$40.67
$81.35
premium
$4.93
$43.44
$86.88
diesel
$5.61
$49.46
$98.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.52
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.60
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.36
$14.34
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wesleyville, PA
Morning
in Wesleyville on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 33% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on the Keystone Shortway, including a significant 102.7-mile segment, which likely provides a more open-road feel. The inclusion of I-79 suggests transitions to faster interstate travel, while Tyrone Pike points to potentially more local or scenic road sections. Expect the character of the drive to evolve as you move from one major road to the next.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.7 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 20 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 224 miles you will encounter 20 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 6.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 224 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). 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 102.7 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 6.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Wesleyville, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
