Spanning 84 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Bloomsburg to Croydon is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes to complete. Because the entire route stays within the Northeast region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget roughly $14 for fuel, keeping the trip cost-effective for a quick getaway. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to power through or take your time as you transition from the Bloomsburg area toward Croydon. It is a manageable drive that doesn't necessitate an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination well within a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42 miles from Bloomsburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.1 mi
56m
Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi
12m
West Shore Bypass
4.8 mi
6m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
Fairview Drive
3.1 mi
8m
US 222
2.8 mi
3m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
Bernville Road
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 53.1 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomsburg, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Park Road
22 ft·4 sec·Park Road
2
Turn left onto Zeigler Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Zeigler Road
3
Turn right onto Fairview Drive
0.7 mi·2 min·Fairview Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Fairview Drive
2.3 mi·5 min·Fairview Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Old Bernville Road
203 ft·10 sec·Old Bernville Road
6
Turn left onto Fairview Drive
0.1 mi·30 sec·Fairview Drive
7
Turn left onto PA 183
1.4 mi·2 min·Bernville Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward US 222 South: LancasterUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 222
2.8 mi·3 min·US 222
10
Continue on West Shore Bypass
4.8 mi·6 min·West Shore Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 176 South: MorgantownUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 176
11 mi·12 min·Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: PhiladelphiaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
53 mi·56 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi·2 min·State Road
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, you should plan your departure for daylight hours when visibility is best for navigating unfamiliar turns. Since the 84-mile duration is relatively short, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your pace and departure time. While there are no mandated stops on this route, consider mapping out a few points along the local roads to pull over if you need a quick break from the constant turning. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $14 estimated cost assumes steady driving conditions on local routes. Most importantly, stay alert to road signage since you will be relying on local streets rather than major thoroughfares to reach Croydon.
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 42 miles from Bloomsburg, PA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 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 18 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 56m 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 28m
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 Bloomsburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bloomsburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bloomsburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 53.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 82.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip|~9m in|Old Bernville Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Bernville Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.8 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward I 176 South: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 176 South: Morgantown
7
24.6 mi into trip|~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
7
78.1 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
82.4 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.93 one way
$27.85 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.25
$30.50
premium
$4.93
$16.29
$32.58
diesel
$5.61
$18.55
$37.09
Estimated Tolls: $6.90
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(53.1 mi)$6.90
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
$14
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.2
0
$8.82
$4.03
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.35
$3.36
EV Truck/SUV
33.6
0
$11.76
$5.38
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Bloomsburg, PA
Morning
in Bloomsburg on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Croydon, PA
Morning
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
1h 45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
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...
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 63.7
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 40.6
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads like Zeigler Road, Fairview Drive, and Old Bernville Road, meaning your highway share is a flat 0%. You will notice a consistent need for navigation as you navigate the winding turns, as there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch to zone out on. Being that the longest stretch is 0 miles on Zeigler Road, the experience is defined by constant movement and technical local driving rather than high-speed cruising. Prepare for a hands-on experience where the focus remains on the road ahead rather than highway lane-changing.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near Old Bernville Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84 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 3.3 miles (Old Bernville Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 84 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.90 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (Old Bernville Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). 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 Croydon, PA before heading back.
