Origin
Point, PA
Morning in Point on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Point, PA to Altoona, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Point, PA
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Trip Overview
Point, PA to Altoona, PA is 40.1 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 99 and Quaker Valley Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes interstate highway, making it a quick and easy connection between two points. Consider this route if you need a practical and efficient way to travel a moderate distance without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 99 | 29.7 mi | 31m |
| Quaker Valley Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Valley Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| 17th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Point Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| 6th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Crissman Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Church Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 99
— 29.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on Gordon Road
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
Gordon Road
2
Turn right onto Church Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Road
3
Turn right onto Point Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Point Road
4
Turn right onto Valley Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Valley Road
5
Turn right onto Crissman Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Crissman Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto PA 56
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Quaker Valley Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
8
Merge onto I 99; US 220
30 mi
·
31 min
·
I 99; US 220
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 17th Street
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Altoona
11
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
12
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
13
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
14
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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Point, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.9 — 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
|
Church Road
Turn right onto Church Road
Navigation decision point
4
4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
PA 56 / Quaker Valley Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 56 / Quaker Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
37.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward 17th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward 17th Street
5
37.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Altoona
4
39.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
7th Street
Turn left onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.65 one way
$13.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.78 | $15.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 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 | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
King, PA
20 mi in
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
15 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
54m 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 mostly highway, with 74% of the 40.1 miles on limited-access roads like I 99. You'll experience a longest stretch of 29.7 miles on I 99, offering uninterrupted driving. The profile is generally described as mostly highway, suggesting a consistent cruising speed for most of the trip. Expect the transition to Quaker Valley Road and Valley Road to mark the shift away from interstate travel.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on I 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 99 and Quaker Valley Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 40.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (PA 56 / Quaker Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,493 ft
1,023 ft
Total Climb
640 ft
Total Descent
704 ft
Highest Point
1,493 ft
~17.2 mi in
Elevation Range
470 ft
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 54m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on I 99. 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 (Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (PA 56 / Quaker Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Flight 93 National Memorial and Johnstown Flood 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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