Origin
Bedford, PA
Morning in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, PA to Altoona, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Bedford, PA to Altoona, PA is 39.3 miles and takes about 46 minutes via US 220, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Pennsylvania, making it a convenient option for those exploring the Northeast region. Expect a route that is primarily highway, offering a quick and efficient connection between these two towns. With its short duration and minimal stops recommended, this trip is perfect for a quick transit or a leisurely afternoon drive without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 220 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| 17th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Pitt Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Juliana Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 35.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on South Juliana Street
110 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Juliana Street
2
Turn left onto US 30 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pitt Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
4
Merge onto US 220
35 mi
·
38 min
·
US 220
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 17th Street
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Altoona
7
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
8
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
9
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
10
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Bedford, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 Business / West Pitt Street
Turn left onto US 30 Business / West Pitt Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
36.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward 17th Street
5
36.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Altoona
4
39.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.52 one way
$13.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Altoona, PA
Morning in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
46m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the journey taking place on major roads like US 220, 17th Street, and 6th Avenue. You'll experience a longest stretch of 35.3 miles uninterrupted on US 220, allowing for a consistent pace. The character of the route is largely about efficient travel, minimizing local traffic and maximizing forward momentum. It's a practical path designed for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours or complex navigation.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.3 mi on US 220.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 220 and 17th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30 Business / West Pitt Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30 Business / West Pitt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 46m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.3 miles on US 220. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 30 Business / West Pitt Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Altoona, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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