Origin
Ben Avon, PA
Late night in Ben Avon on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ben Avon, PA to Croydon, 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
6h 9m
Distance
323.9 mi
521 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ben Avon, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Ben Avon, PA to Croydon, PA is 323.9 miles and takes about 6h 9m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This predominantly highway-focused drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal deviations from major roadways. Given the relatively short duration and high highway share, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.
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
161.9 miles from Ben Avon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 296.1 mi | 5h 22m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Ohio River Boulevard | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fort Pitt Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Irwin Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 296.1 mi, about 5h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ben Avon, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Forest Avenue
518 ft
·
30 sec
·
Forest Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto Woodland Avenue
289 ft
·
13 sec
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Woodland Avenue
3
Turn right onto Irwin Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Irwin Avenue
4
Turn left onto PA 65
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
328 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
7
Continue on I 279
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
12
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 85
Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 76; PATP
296 mi
·
5 hr 22 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
To maximize daylight and minimize traffic, consider an early morning departure from Ben Avon. The 6h 9m drive duration suggests a single-day trip is feasible, so plan for one main stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel. With a fuel cost estimate of $54, keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike where services might be spaced further apart. Be aware that this is primarily a highway drive, so staying alert and maintaining your speed will be key to arriving in Croydon efficiently.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 161.9 miles from Ben Avon, PA, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 296.1 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 71 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.9 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 1m
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 Ben Avon, 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 Ben Avon, PA
This is one driving day of about 323.9 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Ben Avon, 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 296.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161.9 miles from Ben Avon, 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 296.1 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 6.6 and 322.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
317.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 58m 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
7
322.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 6m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.70 one way
$107.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $58.81 | $117.62 |
| premium | $4.93 | $62.82 | $125.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.51 | $143.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $38.50
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(296.1 mi)
$38.50
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
$54
Tolls
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$117–$142
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.01 | $15.55 |
| Efficient EV | 81 | 0 | $28.34 | $12.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.6 | 1 | $45.35 | $20.73 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Croydon, PA
Late night in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
67°F
Hancock, MD
162 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
20 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
6h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 189.9
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 290.4
View on nps.gov
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 89.3
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 234.5
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
$1
near mile 301.5
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 301.5
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 is characterized by its 96% highway share, offering a consistent and fast-paced driving experience. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 296.1 miles. The Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Ohio River Boulevard also contribute to the highway-focused profile. This means you can anticipate a smooth, high-speed journey with limited opportunities for scenic detours, making it ideal for covering distance quickly.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 296.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 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 323.9 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Ben Avon, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Ohio
21.2 mi in
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~34m
Harrisburg
21.2 mi in
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~34m
About the Cities
Arriving in Croydon, PA
Full guide →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 6h 9m. Total distance: 323.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 296.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $38.50 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Croydon, PA before the return drive.
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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