Trip from Hopewell, 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

4h 3m

Distance

199.8 mi

321 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 51m ★

6 AM

4h 4m

8 AM

4h 30m

10 AM

4h 13m

12 PM

4h 10m

3 PM

4h 14m

5 PM

4h 29m

8 PM

3h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hopewell, PA

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Trip Overview

Connecting Hopewell to Altoona, this 199.8-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Pennsylvania. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 3 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable day trip for most drivers. You will primarily utilize the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-99, and PA-283 to navigate between these two Northeast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, the trip is relatively budget-friendly. Since the route is designed to be completed in a single day, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. It serves as a practical, highway-focused connection that prioritizes efficiency over off-road detours.

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

99.9 miles from Hopewell, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	101.9 mi	1h 51m
I 99	32.7 mi	35m
PA 283	28.9 mi	34m
Kirkwood Pike	8.9 mi	12m
Beaver Valley Pike	6.9 mi	9m
Lampeter Road	4.6 mi	8m
US 30	3.4 mi	4m
West Lancaster Avenue	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 101.9 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, PA and Altoona, PA.

Start on this road

105 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn right onto Hopewell Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hopewell Road

Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road

1.2 mi · 4 min · Roneys Corner Road

Turn left onto PA 472

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue

Continue on PA 472

8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike

Continue on PA 472

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lime Street

Turn left onto PA 372

0.7 mi · 1 min · East State Street

Turn right onto US 222

0.6 mi · 49 sec · West 4th Street

Continue on US 222

6.9 mi · 9 min · Beaver Valley Pike

Turn right onto Penn Grant Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Penn Grant Road

Continue on Lampeter Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Lampeter Road

Continue on Pitney Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pitney Road

Turn right onto Hempstead Road

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Hempstead Road

Turn right onto Greenfield Road

396 ft · 7 sec · Greenfield Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward US 30 West

Merge onto US 30

3.4 mi · 4 min · US 30

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283

29 mi · 34 min · PA 283

Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 283

406 ft · 1 min · I 283

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 76; PATP

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec

Toward Altoona, Johnstown Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 220 BUS

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Business 220

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge onto I 99; US 220

33 mi · 35 min · I 99; US 220

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward 17th Street

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward Altoona

Turn straight onto 17th Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · 17th Street

Turn right onto PA 764

0.7 mi · 1 min · 6th Avenue

Turn left onto 7th Street

0.2 mi · 18 sec · 7th Street

Arrive at destination

7th Street

Trip Plan

Planning for this 199.8-mile trip is simple thanks to the direct road network. Since you only need to account for one stop, you can easily manage the 4-hour and 3-minute transit time without exhaustion. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic on the busier highway sections, particularly when transitioning between the Turnpike and I-99. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during that 101.9-mile stretch on the Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. Use the flexibility of a one-day itinerary to pick a rest stop that best aligns with your own energy levels halfway through the drive.

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 99.9 miles from Hopewell, PA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.9 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 44 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.9 miles or 2h 11m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altoona, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hopewell, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Hopewell, PA

This is one driving day of about 199.8 miles and 4h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Hopewell, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 101.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middlesex, PA

100 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

Millersville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lurgan, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.9 miles from Hopewell, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.9 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.

Top Restaurant

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 71.3

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 71.3

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 57.1

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 163.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hopewell Road

Turn right onto Hopewell Road

Navigation decision point

31.6 mi into trip | ~52m in | PA 283

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

163 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in

Take the exit toward Altoona, Johnstown

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 Altoona, Johnstown

163.6 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in

Take the ramp toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

163.8 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.12 one way

$66.25 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$36.28	$72.56
premium	$4.93	$38.75	$77.50
diesel	$5.61	$44.11	$88.23

Estimated Tolls: $13.24

Pennsylvania Turnpike (101.9 mi) $13.24

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.9	$20.98	$9.59
Efficient EV	50	$17.48	$7.99
EV Truck/SUV	79.9	$27.97	$12.79

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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

Hopewell, PA

Morning in Hopewell on Sunday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altoona, PA

Morning in Altoona on Sunday

Local time

8:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Middlesex, PA

100 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

20 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 3m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is defined by its reliance on major thoroughfares, with 84% of your journey spent on highways. You will settle into a steady rhythm early on, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 101.9 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Because the drive is heavily focused on interstate travel, you can expect a consistent, high-speed experience rather than a winding backroads tour. The transition between the Turnpike and I-99 shifts the character of the road, but the overall feel remains that of a focused, utilitarian transit. It is a no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B with predictable efficiency.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 101.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hopewell Road.

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 24 significant decision points across 199.8 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: near the start (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 163 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hopewell, PA and Altoona, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Johnstown.

Patp Toll: Philadelphia

60.5 mi in | ~1h 26m

Pittsburgh

60.5 mi in | ~1h 26m

Johnstown

163 mi in | ~3h 20m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 199.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 101.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $13.24 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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.

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 Altoona, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Altoona, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Hopewell, PA to Altoona, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Indian Echo Caverns

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hopewell, PA

Altoona, PA

Same local time

20 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 3m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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