Origin
Milton, PA
Morning in Milton on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, 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
1h 56m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Milton to Altoona is 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m via Colonel Drake Highway and PA 240, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than cruising on an open highway. With a short duration, it's a convenient option for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey between these two Pennsylvania locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Milton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colonel Drake Highway | 15.5 mi | 23m |
| PA 240 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| Main Street | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Kittanning Street | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Tanoma Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Carroll Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| Shawna Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Theatre Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Colonel Drake Highway
— 15.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on PA 839
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 839
2
Turn left onto Allen Flats Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Allen Flats Road
3
Turn right onto Goodville Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Goodville Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Dayton Smicksburg Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Dayton Smicksburg Road
5
Turn sharp right onto PA 954
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Kittanning Street
6
Turn left onto PA 85; PA 210
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Main Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto US 119
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
8
Turn left onto T890
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Tanoma Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1012
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Barr Slope Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto PA 403
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 403 Highway North
11
Turn left onto Larch Road
462 ft
·
20 sec
·
Larch Road
12
Continue on Larch Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Larch Road
13
Turn left onto Hickory Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hickory Road
14
Turn sharp left onto PA 286
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 286
15
Turn right onto PA 240
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
PA 240
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 219
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Shawna Road
17
Continue on US 219
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Philadelphia Avenue
18
Turn right onto US 219
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Crawford Avenue
19
Turn right onto US 219
346 ft
·
4 sec
·
40th Street
20
Continue on US 219
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bigler Avenue
21
Continue on US 219
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Theatre Road
22
Continue on US 219
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
23
Continue on US 219
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Turn left onto East Carroll Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Carroll Street
25
Continue on Carroll Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Carroll Road
26
Continue on Mellon Avenue
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Mellon Avenue
27
Turn slight right onto 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
5th Avenue
28
Turn right onto Magee Avenue
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Magee Avenue
29
Continue on PA 36
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
30
Continue on PA 36
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
31
Continue on PA 36
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Liberty Street
32
Continue on PA 36
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
33
Continue on PA 36
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
18th Street
34
Turn left onto 12th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
12th Avenue
35
Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Chestnut Avenue
36
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
8th Street
37
Turn left onto PA 764
339 ft
·
13 sec
·
6th Avenue
38
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
39
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 56-minute duration, this drive is easily manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave Milton in the morning to enjoy the drive in daylight and take advantage of the $14 fuel budget without needing frequent top-offs. Since it's a local drive with many turns, pay close attention to your navigation, especially as you transition between Colonel Drake Highway and PA 240. There are no specified stops, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps after the longest 15.5-mile stretch on Colonel Drake Highway.
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 35.3 miles from Milton, PA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 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 16 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 1h 6m 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 40m
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 Milton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Milton, PA
This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Milton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Colonel Drake Highway for about 15.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Milton, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 70.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Dayton Smicksburg Road
At end of road, turn left onto Dayton Smicksburg Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
PA 954 / Kittanning Street
Turn sharp right onto PA 954 / Kittanning Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
PA 403 / Route 403 Highway North
At end of road, turn right onto PA 403 / Route 403 Highway North
Navigation decision point
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
PA 286
Turn sharp left onto PA 286
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.70 one way
$23.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Greenwich, PA
35 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
9 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
1h 56m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a consistent speed. With only 16% of the drive on highways, much of your time will be spent on local roads like PA 240 and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.5 miles on Colonel Drake Highway, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with plenty of steering. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; it's more about engaging with the varied road conditions as you travel.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on Colonel Drake Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near Dayton Smicksburg Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (Dayton Smicksburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (PA 954 / Kittanning Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 23.6 miles (PA 403 / Route 403 Highway North): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on Colonel Drake Highway. 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: at 4.4 miles (Dayton Smicksburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (PA 954 / Kittanning Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 23.6 miles (PA 403 / Route 403 Highway North): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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