Beaverdale, PA to Croydon, PA is 239.2 miles and takes about 4h 38m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, Burnt Out House Road, and I-99, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, focusing on a highway-heavy journey. Given the relatively short duration, it’s a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day. The route is efficient for those looking to travel between these two points in the Northeast region without significant detours. Plan for a direct path with minimal scenic diversions.
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
119.6 miles from Beaverdale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
206.7 mi
3h 43m
Burnt House Road
8.4 mi
14m
I 99
5.9 mi
6m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
Miller Road
3.9 mi
6m
Shawnee Road
3.6 mi
6m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
Lumber Street
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 206.7 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaverdale, PA and Croydon, PA.
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Start on Cedar Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Cedar Street
2
Turn left onto PA 869
0.4 mi·50 sec·Cameron Avenue
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Turn left onto PA 869
305 ft·6 sec·Oak Street
4
Continue on PA 869
0.1 mi·10 sec·Shawnee Road
5
Continue on PA 869
0.1 mi·15 sec·Railroad Street
6
Turn slight left onto PA 869
3.5 mi·6 min·Shawnee Road
7
Continue on PA 869
8.4 mi·14 min·Burnt House Road
8
Turn left onto PA 869
3.9 mi·6 min·Miller Road
9
Continue on PA 869
0.1 mi·12 sec·Heritage Drive
10
Turn left onto PA 869
130 ft·3 sec·Central Street
11
Continue on PA 869
0.5 mi·54 sec·Heritage Road
12
Continue on PA 869
1.3 mi·1 min·Lumber Street
13
Continue on PA 869
311 ft·7 sec·Lumber Street
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward PA 869: St. Clairsville, Osterburg
15
Merge onto I 99; US 220
5.9 mi·6 min·I 99; US 220
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
17
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
18
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
21
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
207 mi·3 hr 43 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi·2 min·State Road
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
With a driving time of under 5 hours, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing you to depart anytime without needing an overnight stay. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is over 200 miles, so plan for a fuel stop before you begin or be prepared to utilize the turnpike's service plazas. Given the 89% highway share, most of your progress will be made on fast-moving roads, so ensure your vehicle is in good condition. The fuel cost estimate of $40 suggests a budget-friendly journey, but it's always wise to monitor your fuel gauge, especially on longer highway segments.
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 119.6 miles from Beaverdale, PA, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.7 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 53 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.6 miles or 2h 24m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaverdale, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Beaverdale, PA
This is one driving day of about 239.2 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Beaverdale, 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 206.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.7 and 237.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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18.7 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the ramp toward PA 869: St. Clairsville, Osterburg
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 869: St. Clairsville, Osterburg
5
24.9 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
6
26.2 mi into trip|~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
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233.3 mi into trip|~4h 27m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
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237.7 mi into trip|~4h 35m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.66 one way
$79.31 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$43.43
$86.87
premium
$4.93
$46.39
$92.78
diesel
$5.61
$52.81
$105.62
Estimated Tolls: $26.86
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(206.7 mi)$26.86
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
$40
Tolls
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.8
0
$25.12
$11.48
Efficient EV
59.8
0
$20.93
$9.57
EV Truck/SUV
95.7
1
$33.49
$15.31
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Beaverdale, PA
Late night
in Beaverdale on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Croydon, PA
Late night
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
48°F
Middlesex, PA
120 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
2 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
4h 38m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 107.2
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 206.2
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...
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 148.5
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$1
near mile 214.5
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 214.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including one continuous stretch of 206.7 miles, indicating a consistent, high-speed experience. The inclusion of I-99 and Burnt House Road suggests a mix of turnpike and interstate travel, offering a predictable and efficient driving experience for most of the journey. Expect a profile that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly over leisurely sightseeing.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 206.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Burnt House Road. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 239.2 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 18.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Beaverdale, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Osterburg, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
Osterburg
18.7 mi in|~32m
Pittsburgh
24.9 mi in|~39m
Harrisburg
24.9 mi in|~39m
Patp: Pittsburgh
26.1 mi in|~42m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 239.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 206.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $26.86 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 Croydon, 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 18.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Johnstown Flood National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Croydon, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
