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Trip from Croydon, PA to Ligonier, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

259.3 mi

417 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 57m ★
6 AM
5h 10m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 36m
8 PM
5h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Ligonier, PA, PA

Ligonier, PA

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Trip Overview

Croydon, PA to Ligonier, PA is 259.3 miles and takes about 5h 10m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing Pennsylvania. You'll spend most of your time on a major highway, making for a straightforward transit. With one recommended stop and a drive time under six hours, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, especially if you aim to get an early start.

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

129.7 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 206.1 mi 3h 43m
Lincoln Highway 42.4 mi 1h 4m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
Pitt Street 2 mi 4m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Weber Lane 1 mi 3m
Business 220 0.3 mi <1m
Country Ridge Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 206.1 mi, about 3h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Ligonier, PA.

1

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, PATP Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 276; PATP

206 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Altoona, Johnstown Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn slight right

166 ft · 5 sec
Toward Bedford
10

Turn straight onto US 220 BUS

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Business 220
11

Turn right onto Weber Lane

1.0 mi · 3 min · Weber Lane
12

Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Country Ridge Road
13

Turn right onto US 30

6.0 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
14

Continue on US 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pitt Street
15

Continue on US 30

25 mi · 36 min · Lincoln Highway
16

Continue on US 30

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pitt Street
17

Continue on US 30

11 mi · 19 min · Lincoln Highway
18

Turn right onto PA 711

0.1 mi · 13 sec · South Market Street
19

Enter roundabout onto PA 711

280 ft · 4 sec · PA 711
20

Arrive at destination

PA 711

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5h 10m drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic near the start and end points. The 259.3-mile trip is easily manageable in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, a single stop is recommended. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $43; plan your refueling before the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which is over 200 miles. The route is mostly highway, so be prepared for the shift in driving style when you eventually transition to roads like Lincoln Highway and Street Road.

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 129.7 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.1 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 57 miles or 1h 6m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 129.7 miles or 2h 25m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ligonier, 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 259.3 miles and 5h 10m.

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 206.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hilltown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hilltown, PA

130 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Elkton, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hilltown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.7 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 206.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

Noodoe Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19094681118

Visit website

South Midway Service Plaza

0 mi from route

North Midway Service Plaza

0 mi from route

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

0 mi from route

Lawn Service Plaza

0 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

King of Prussia Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Valley Forge Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.2 mi from route

Bomansville Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.4 mi from route

TA

0.6 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.6 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.6 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.1 mi from route

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Arnold's Family Fun Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Oaks, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–9 pm

+16106660600

Visit website

Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Horsham, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+12156722277

Visit website

Kohler Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12156433131

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 259.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | Street Road

Turn right onto Street Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
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
7
213.1 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in

Take the exit toward Altoona, 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 Altoona, Johnstown
6
259.3 mi into trip | ~5h 10m in | PA 711

Enter roundabout onto PA 711

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.99 one way

$85.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $47.08 $94.16
premium $4.93 $50.29 $100.58
diesel $5.61 $57.25 $114.50

Estimated Tolls: $26.80

Pennsylvania Turnpike (206.1 mi) $26.80

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

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$95–$120

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.8 0 $27.23 $12.45
Efficient EV 64.8 0 $22.69 $10.37
EV Truck/SUV 103.7 1 $36.30 $16.60

Gas CO2

91 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 20, 2026

Origin

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ligonier, PA

Late night in Ligonier on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Hilltown, PA

130 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

4 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 10m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway driving, with 80% of the 259.3 miles on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 206.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a fairly continuous flow of traffic and numerous exits on the highway portion, which will eventually give way to a more local feel as you approach Ligonier.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 206.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. 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 Effort 5/10

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 259.3 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 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Croydon, PA and Ligonier, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Johnstown and Bedford.

Altoona

213.1 mi in | ~3h 55m

Johnstown

213.1 mi in | ~3h 55m

Bedford

213.4 mi in | ~3h 56m

About the Cities

Starting in Croydon, PA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 10m. Total distance: 259.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 10m 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 206.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $26.80 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 17 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.

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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ligonier, PA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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