Origin
White Oak, PA
Morning in White Oak on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Oak, 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 10m
Distance
91.1 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Oak, PA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
White Oak, PA to Altoona, PA is 91.1 miles and takes about 2h 10m via William Penn Highway and I 99, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing Pennsylvania. Expect a route with frequent turns, making it a more engaging local journey than a straightforward highway cruise. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from White Oak, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 52.8 mi | 1h 9m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.7 mi | 19m |
| I 99 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Way | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Mellon Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Manor Harrison City Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Harrison City Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 52.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Oak, PA and Altoona, PA.
1
Start on this road
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
73 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lincoln Way
5
Turn slight right onto US 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
6
Turn slight left onto Center Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Highway
7
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
8
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Oak Street
9
Turn right onto PA 993
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
3rd Street
10
Continue on PA 993
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Street
11
Continue on PA 993
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Main Street
12
Turn left onto PA 993
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Harrison City Road
13
Turn right onto PA 130; PA 993
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Harrison City-Jeannette Road
14
Turn left onto Harrison City Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harrison City Road
15
Continue on Harrison City Export Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison City Export Road
16
Continue on Harrison City Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrison City Road
17
Turn straight onto Mellon Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mellon Road
18
Turn right onto US 22
36 mi
·
50 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 22
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 22
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
21
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
23
Merge onto I 99; US 220
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 99; US 220
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward 17th Street
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Altoona
26
Turn straight onto 17th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
17th Street
27
Turn right onto PA 764
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6th Avenue
28
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
7th Street
29
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, same-day trip of just over 2 hours, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. There are no designated stops recommended, so feel free to take breaks as needed, perhaps at a small town along the William Penn Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since only 5% of the drive is on highways where services are more frequent; the estimated fuel cost is around $15. A specific tip for this route is to pay close attention to signage for the William Penn Highway and Admiral Peary Highway, as they are key to navigating the many turns.
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 45.5 miles from White Oak, PA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.8 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 20 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 1h 10m 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 49m
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 White Oak, 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 White Oak, PA
This is one driving day of about 91.1 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from White Oak, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on William Penn Highway for about 52.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from White Oak, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 82.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lincoln Way
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
PA 993 / 3rd Street
Turn right onto PA 993 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 22 / William Penn Highway
Turn right onto US 22 / William Penn Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
82.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Keep slight left 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
$15.10 one way
$30.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.54 | $33.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.11 | $40.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.57 | $4.37 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.75 | $5.83 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Germany, PA
46 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
3 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
2h 10m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 59.7
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 53.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a varied driving experience, with only about 5% of the journey on highways. You'll spend the majority of your time navigating local roads, including significant portions of the William Penn Highway and Admiral Peary Highway. Be prepared for a turn-heavy profile, which means you'll be adjusting your course frequently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.8 miles on the William Penn Highway, providing a good segment of consistent driving before the route becomes more intricate.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.8 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lincoln Way.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 91.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Lincoln Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (PA 993 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from White Oak, PA to Altoona, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bedford along the way.
Bedford
82.3 mi in
|
~1h 58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 91.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.8 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lincoln Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (PA 993 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
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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