Blairsville to Croydon is 274.7 miles and takes about 5h 32m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards the east. With over three-quarters of the route on highways, it's designed for efficient travel. Plan for a single-day trip, as the duration is manageable for most drivers. This route is a straightforward option if you need to get from point A to point B quickly within the state.
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
137.3 miles from Blairsville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
206.7 mi
3h 43m
Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi
20m
William Penn Highway
12.1 mi
16m
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi
14m
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi
13m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
Scalp Avenue
3.8 mi
6m
I 99
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 206.7 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairsville, PA and Croydon, PA.
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Start on this road
58 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Market Street
3
Continue on Old William Penn Highway
0.9 mi·1 min·Old William Penn Highway
4
Turn left onto Villa Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Villa Road
5
Turn right onto US 22; US 119
12 mi·16 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
7
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi·13 min·Cramer Pike
8
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi·2 min·Cooper Avenue
9
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Iron Street
10
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi·43 sec·4th Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi·28 sec·Broad Street
12
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi·3 min·Johns Street
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
15
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Bedford Street
16
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Scalp Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft·2 sec·Scalp Avenue
18
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Scalp Avenue
19
Continue on PA 56
11 mi·14 min·Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on PA 56
14 mi·20 min·Quaker Valley Road
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
22
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi·2 min·I 99; US 220
23
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
24
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
25
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
28
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
207 mi·3 hr 43 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
30
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
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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
Given the 5h 32m estimated drive time, departing from Blairsville in the morning allows you to reach Croydon with ample daylight. While the drive is possible in one day, consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is over 200 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before entering this segment. With a fuel cost estimated around $46, it's a budget-friendly trip. Keep an eye out for potential traffic congestion as you approach the Philadelphia area near Croydon, especially during peak commuting hours.
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 137.3 miles from Blairsville, PA, or about 2h 59m 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 60 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.3 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 34m
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 Blairsville, 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 Blairsville, PA
This is one driving day of about 274.7 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Blairsville, 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 273.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Turn right onto US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24.4 mi into trip|~39m in|PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
61.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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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268.7 mi into trip|~5h 21m 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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273.1 mi into trip|~5h 29m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.54 one way
$91.08 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$49.88
$99.76
premium
$4.93
$53.27
$106.55
diesel
$5.61
$60.65
$121.30
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
$46
Tolls
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.4
1
$28.84
$13.19
Efficient EV
68.7
0
$24.04
$10.99
EV Truck/SUV
109.9
1
$38.46
$17.58
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Blairsville, PA
Morning
in Blairsville on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Croydon, PA
Morning
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
137 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
5h 32m 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
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 142.1
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 236.8
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
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 28.4
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 37.9
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 179.9
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 255.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 76% of the 274.7 miles spent on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a substantial stretch of 206.7 miles without needing to divert. While the majority of the journey utilizes high-speed roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway, there are moments on roads like Quaker Valley Road that might offer a slight change of pace. Expect a generally efficient and direct driving experience for most of the 5h 32m duration.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Quaker Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 274.7 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 1.9 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.7 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 Blairsville, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
Johnstown
14 mi in|~20m
Pittsburgh
60.3 mi in|~1h 34m
Harrisburg
60.3 mi in|~1h 34m
Patp: Pittsburgh
61.5 mi in|~1h 36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 274.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). 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 1.9 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.7 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 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.
