Croydon, PA to Bloomfield, PA is 315.2 miles and takes about 6 hours via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. With 96% highway driving, expect a relatively straightforward trip focused on getting you to your destination efficiently. This is a solid option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal time spent on local roads. Plan for a single day of driving, making it ideal for a quick getaway or a necessary transit.
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
157.6 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
295.6 mi
5h 21m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5.9 mi
8m
Street Road
4.2 mi
7m
Penn Avenue
3.3 mi
8m
State Road
1.6 mi
3m
South Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Ardmore Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Pearl Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 295.6 mi, about 5h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Bloomfield, PA.
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Start on State Road
1.6 mi·3 min·State Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
4.2 mi·7 min·Street Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
4
Merge onto US 1
0.3 mi·26 sec·Lincoln Highway
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 276, PATPUse the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, AllentownUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
296 mi·5 hr 21 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·2 min
Exit 57Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, MonroevilleUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
10
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft·8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
11
Merge onto I 376; US 22
5.9 mi·8 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 78BToward PA 8 North: WilkinsburgUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto PA 8
0.5 mi·1 min·Ardmore Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto South Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·South Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Peebles Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·Peebles Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 8
3.3 mi·8 min·Penn Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Pearl Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Pearl Street
18
Arrive at destination
Pearl Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour duration, departing in the morning is your best bet to arrive with plenty of daylight. You'll have one significant stretch of highway driving on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, covering 295.6 miles. While there's only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the drive with a brief rest even if you don't need fuel. The fuel cost is estimated at $52, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Croydon to avoid needing to refuel in a potentially less convenient spot. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but keeping an eye on traffic as you approach Bloomfield is advisable.
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 157.6 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 295.6 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 69 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.6 miles or 2h 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 4h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Croydon, 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 Croydon, PA
This is one driving day of about 315.2 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Croydon, 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 295.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 309.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.2 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP
8
6.8 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
8
302.6 mi into trip|~5h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
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303.4 mi into trip|~5h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
309.3 mi into trip|~5h 45m in
Take the exit toward PA 8 North: Wilkinsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 78B
Toward PA 8 North: Wilkinsburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.26 one way
$104.51 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$57.23
$114.46
premium
$4.93
$61.13
$122.26
diesel
$5.61
$69.59
$139.18
Estimated Tolls: $38.43
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(295.6 mi)$38.43
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
$52
Tolls
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$116–$141
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.6
1
$33.10
$15.13
Efficient EV
78.8
0
$27.58
$12.61
EV Truck/SUV
126.1
1
$44.13
$20.17
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Late night
in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomfield, PA
Late night
in Bloomfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Hancock, MD
158 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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 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.
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...
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 130.4
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 239.1
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 86.9
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...
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 21.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 96% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest stretch without exiting is an impressive 295.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll transition from highway to surface roads in the final few miles as you approach Bloomfield. Expect a lot of consistent cruising on the turnpike, with the change to local streets likely noticeable as you get closer to town.
96% 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: 295.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 315.2 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 6.2 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 302.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 315.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 295.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $38.43 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 Bloomfield, 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 6.2 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 302.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Bloomfield, PA before the return drive.
