Burrell, PA to Croydon, PA is 275.9 miles and takes about 5h 34m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing Pennsylvania. Most of the drive is on highways, making it a straightforward transit. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points in a single day, with a focus on reaching your destination quickly. The fuel cost is relatively low, adding to its practicality for a quick trip.
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
138 miles from Burrell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 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
13.5 mi
18m
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 Burrell, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on PA 217
1.5 mi·3 min·PA 217
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward US 22 East, US 119 North
3
Merge onto US 22; US 119
14 mi·18 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
5
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi·13 min·Cramer Pike
6
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi·2 min·Cooper Avenue
7
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Iron Street
8
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi·43 sec·4th Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi·28 sec·Broad Street
10
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Boulevard
11
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi·3 min·Johns Street
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
13
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Bedford Street
14
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Scalp Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft·2 sec·Scalp Avenue
16
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Scalp Avenue
17
Continue on PA 56
11 mi·14 min·Clear Shade Drive
18
Continue on PA 56
14 mi·20 min·Quaker Valley Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
20
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi·2 min·I 99; US 220
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
22
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
23
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
26
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
207 mi·3 hr 43 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
28
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi·2 min·State Road
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 34-minute drive, aim for an early morning departure to avoid any potential rush hour congestion in the Philadelphia area as you approach Croydon. With only one recommended stop and the majority of the route being highway, you have flexibility. Plan your single stop around the halfway point or a bit further along, perhaps after the 206.7-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, to refuel and stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $45 budget suggests efficient driving, but it's always wise to top up before embarking 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 138 miles from Burrell, PA, or about 3h 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 61 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138 miles or 3h 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 36m
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 Burrell, 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 Burrell, PA
This is one driving day of about 275.9 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Burrell, 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 274.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Merge onto US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
25.7 mi into trip|~41m 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
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
7
270 mi into trip|~5h 23m 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
274.4 mi into trip|~5h 31m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.55 one way
$97.11 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$53.09
$106.19
premium
$5.23
$56.77
$113.53
diesel
$6.18
$67.12
$134.24
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
$49
Tolls
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.8
1
$28.97
$13.24
Efficient EV
69
0
$24.14
$11.04
EV Truck/SUV
110.4
1
$38.63
$17.66
Gas CO2
97 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Burrell, PA
Morning
in Burrell on Sunday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
N 9 to 14 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Croydon, PA
Morning
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
7:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
N 15 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
45°F
State Line, PA
138 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 34m 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 142.7
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 247.4
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
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 28.5
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
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 38.1
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 180.8
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 256.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway cruise, with 76% of the 275.9 miles on high-speed roads. You'll spend the longest continuous stretch, 206.7 miles, on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After that significant highway segment, you'll transition to Quaker Valley Road and William Penn Highway, likely encountering more local traffic and a different driving pace. Expect a generally smooth ride with ample opportunities for passing.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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 1.7 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 20 significant decision points across 275.9 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 1.7 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 62.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,145 ft26 ft
Total Climb
1,692 ft
Total Descent
2,625 ft
Highest Point
2,145 ft
~39.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,119 ft
Notable High Points
2,145 ft at ~39.4 miles+874 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Burrell, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 34m. Total distance: 275.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 34m 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.
Yes — we found about 18 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.7 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 62.9 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 5.6 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.
