Croydon, PA to Kimmel, PA is 258.4 miles and takes about 4h 56m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey for those prioritizing speed and efficiency. With a recommended single day for travel, this route is best suited for a quick transit between these two points. Consider this a practical option if you need to cover ground without many detours.
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
129.2 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
241.9 mi
4h 23m
New Centerville Road
5.3 mi
9m
Street Road
4.2 mi
7m
State Road
1.6 mi
3m
Cross Road
1.5 mi
5m
West Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
North Center Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Ramada Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 241.9 mi, about 4h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Kimmel, 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
242 mi·4 hr 23 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward US 219: Somerset, JohnstownUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Ramada Road
0.3 mi·37 sec·Ramada Road
Toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
10
Turn right onto PA 601
0.5 mi·55 sec·North Center Avenue
11
Turn right onto PA 31; PA 281
0.7 mi·1 min·West Main Street
12
Turn left onto PA 31; PA 281
0.1 mi·13 sec·Harrison Avenue
13
Turn right onto PA 281
0.3 mi·32 sec·Tayman Avenue
14
Continue on PA 281
5.3 mi·9 min·New Centerville Road
15
Turn right onto Cross Road
1.5 mi·5 min·Cross Road
16
Turn right onto SR 3029
0.3 mi·38 sec·Copper Kettle Highway
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Arrive at destination
SR 3029
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 56m duration, starting your drive from Croydon in the morning will allow you to reach Kimmel with plenty of daylight remaining. While the Pennsylvania Turnpike is a long stretch, plan for a brief stop around the halfway mark for fuel or a quick break to stay refreshed. The $43 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting. Since this is a single-day trip and the longest stretch is on a major turnpike, you have flexibility; however, sticking to the main roads ensures you'll arrive on time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering the longer, less populated sections of the turnpike.
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 129.2 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 241.9 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 57 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.2 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimmel, 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 258.4 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 241.9 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 248.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip|~10m in|US 1 / Lincoln Highway
Merge onto US 1 / Lincoln Highway toward US 1 North: Morrisville
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
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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
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248.9 mi into trip|~4h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.84 one way
$85.68 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$46.92
$93.84
premium
$4.93
$50.11
$100.23
diesel
$5.61
$57.05
$114.10
Estimated Tolls: $31.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(241.9 mi)$31.45
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
$43
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.5
0
$27.13
$12.40
Efficient EV
64.6
0
$22.61
$10.34
EV Truck/SUV
103.4
1
$36.18
$16.54
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Afternoon
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kimmel, PA
Afternoon
in Kimmel on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Hilltown, PA
129 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 56m 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 133.6
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...
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 240.5
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 89.1
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 17.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused drive for this journey, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways. The majority of your time will be spent on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 241.9 miles. This means consistent speed and minimal interruptions. You'll primarily be on this high-speed corridor, with brief transitions onto roads like New Centerville Road and Street Road as you approach your destination. The character of the drive is predominantly one of steady forward momentum, ideal for covering distance efficiently.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 241.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and New Centerville Road. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 258.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 1 / Lincoln Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.2 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 4h 56m. Total distance: 258.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 241.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $31.45 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 1 / Lincoln Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Kimmel, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
