Origin
Shiloh, PA
Morning in Shiloh on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shiloh, 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
2h 57m
Distance
148.4 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
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6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shiloh, PA
K6
Trip Overview
Shiloh, PA to Altoona, PA is 148.4 miles and takes about 2h 57m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, a journey focused on efficient travel between two points in the Northeast region. With an 84% highway share and a recommended single day, this route is designed for straightforward transit rather than leisurely exploration. You'll find it a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.2 miles from Shiloh, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 90.9 mi | 1h 39m |
| I 99 | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| Carlisle Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| South York Road | 5.3 mi | 10m |
| Old York Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| 17th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 15 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Market Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 90.9 mi, about 1h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shiloh, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on PA 74
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Carlisle Road
2
Continue on PA 74
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on PA 74
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Carlisle Road
4
Continue on Old York Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old York Road
5
Turn right onto Game Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Game Road
6
Turn right onto South York Road
5.3 mi
·
10 min
·
South York Road
7
Continue on South Market Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 15
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
91 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Altoona, Johnstown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Business 220
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
17
Merge onto I 99; US 220
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 99; US 220
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 17th Street
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Altoona
20
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
21
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
22
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
23
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this route is perfectly suited for a same-day trip. You can leave anytime in the morning and still have plenty of daylight to spare. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 90 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $25, this is a budget-friendly and time-efficient journey. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Pennsylvania Turnpike to I 99, as this is where the road character shifts.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Shiloh, PA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.9 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 33 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altoona, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shiloh, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Shiloh, PA
This is one driving day of about 148.4 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Shiloh, 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 90.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from Shiloh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.9 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 20 and 112.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
20 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
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 I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
7
111.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m 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
6
112.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m 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
7
112.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m 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
$24.60 one way
$49.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $26.95 | $53.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.78 | $57.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.76 | $65.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.82
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(90.9 mi)
$11.82
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
$25
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.78 | $9.50 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Altoona, PA
Morning in Altoona on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 13 mph
0% chance
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
8 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
2h 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 84% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 90.9-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike where you can settle into a rhythm. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, the inclusion of Carlisle Road indicates some transition to local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient movement, making it easy to cover ground quickly.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.9 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 around 20 miles in.
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 16 significant decision points across 148.4 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: at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.7 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shiloh, PA and Altoona, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Johnstown.
Patp: Pittsburgh
20 mi in
|
~32m
Philadelphia
20 mi in
|
~32m
Johnstown
111.7 mi in
|
~2h 14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 148.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m 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 90.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.82 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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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