Bloomfield, PA to Croydon, PA is 317.2 miles and takes about 5h 58m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Pennsylvania, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a largely highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. Plan for most of your journey to be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This is a practical choice if you're looking for a direct path between these two points.
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
158.6 miles from Bloomfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
296.1 mi
5h 22m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.4 mi
15m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
Fifth Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
North Craig Street
0.4 mi
<1m
South Millvale Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Halket Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 296.1 mi, about 5h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, PA and Croydon, PA.
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Start on Pearl Street
152 ft·12 sec·Pearl Street
2
Turn left onto Essex Way
0.1 mi·47 sec·Essex Way
3
At end of road, turn right onto Edmond Street
154 ft·12 sec·Edmond Street
4
Turn left onto Yew Street
462 ft·21 sec·Yew Street
5
Turn right onto South Mathilda Street
57 ft·6 sec·South Mathilda Street
6
Turn left onto Yew Street
286 ft·12 sec·Yew Street
7
Turn right onto South Millvale Avenue
0.3 mi·56 sec·South Millvale Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto Centre Avenue
0.3 mi·39 sec·Centre Avenue
9
Turn left onto North Craig Street
0.4 mi·47 sec·North Craig Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Fifth Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Fifth Avenue
11
Turn left onto Halket Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Halket Street
12
Continue on PA 885
0.1 mi·16 sec·Boulevard of the Allies
13
Turn right onto PA 885
0.3 mi·45 sec·Bates Street
Use the right lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 376 East: MonroevilleUse the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
11 mi·15 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·1 min
Exit 85Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
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Continue on this road
0.2 mi·30 sec·this road
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 76; PATP
296 mi·5 hr 22 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
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 58m estimated duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. While the drive is mostly highway, the longest stretch without a significant road change is 296.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so ensure you're well-rested before starting. Fuel costs are estimated at $53, so check current prices and fill up before you leave Bloomfield. Keep an eye out for signage directing you to Street Road as you approach your destination.
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 158.6 miles from Bloomfield, PA, or about 3h 2m 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 70 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.6 miles or 3h 2m 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 52m
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 Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 317.2 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Bloomfield, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 315.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Edmond Street
At end of road, turn right onto Edmond Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
2.9 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 376 East: Monroeville
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
8
14.9 mi into trip|~25m 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
311.2 mi into trip|~5h 48m 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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315.6 mi into trip|~5h 55m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.59 one way
$105.18 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$57.60
$115.19
premium
$4.93
$61.52
$123.03
diesel
$5.61
$70.03
$140.07
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
$53
Tolls
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$116–$141
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.2
1
$33.31
$15.23
Efficient EV
79.3
0
$27.76
$12.69
EV Truck/SUV
126.9
1
$44.41
$20.30
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Bloomfield, PA
Late night
in Bloomfield on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Croydon, PA
Late night
in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
67°F
Hancock, MD
159 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
6 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 58m 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.
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 284.4
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 185.9
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 76.6
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 229.7
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 295.3
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 295.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 97% of the route utilizing major highways. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be your primary companion for the vast majority of the journey, offering a continuous stretch of 296.1 miles. This means minimal city driving and a consistent pace for most of your travel. The Penn-Lincoln Parkway East will also contribute to the highway feel before you merge onto the Turnpike. This route is designed for efficiency, so don't anticipate many winding backroads or frequent traffic lights.
97% 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: 296.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Edmond Street.
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 317.2 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.1 miles (Edmond Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 317.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Edmond Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument 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 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 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.
