Traveling from Croydon to Meyersdale covers 265.4 miles and typically takes about 5 hours behind the wheel. This route is designed as a straightforward, highway-focused drive that works perfectly as a single-day trip. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making it an efficient way to cross the state. Budgeting approximately $44 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition from the eastern suburbs to the more rural, mountainous landscape of Somerset County.
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
132.7 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
241.9 mi
4h 23m
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
9.6 mi
11m
Street Road
4.2 mi
7m
Berlin Plank Road
2 mi
3m
Mason Dixon Highway
1.9 mi
3m
State Road
1.6 mi
3m
North Pleasant Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Grant Street
0.5 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 Meyersdale, 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·34 sec·Ramada Road
Toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
10
Continue on North Pleasant Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Pleasant Avenue
11
Turn left onto PA 31
0.3 mi·30 sec·East Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto Berlin Plank Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Berlin Plank Road
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward US 219 South
14
Merge onto US 219
9.6 mi·11 min·Flight 93 Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 219 Business: Meyersdale, GarrettUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto US 219 Business
1.9 mi·3 min·Mason Dixon Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 219 Business
0.5 mi·52 sec·Grant Street
18
Turn left onto Center Street
106 ft·10 sec·Center Street
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Meyers Avenue
313 ft·13 sec·Meyers Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Meyers Avenue
Trip Plan
Planning for a 5-hour drive means you have the flexibility to make this a comfortable one-day excursion. Aim to leave early to avoid peak traffic congestion on the turnpike, especially if you are departing from the Croydon area. With only one recommended stop planned, try to use that time strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before tackling the final stretch toward Meyersdale. Since the majority of your time is spent on high-speed roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 241.9-mile turnpike segment. Checking local traffic reports for the Pennsylvania Turnpike before you head out is the best way to ensure your timing remains on track.
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 132.7 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 29m 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 58 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.7 miles or 2h 29m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meyersdale, 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 265.4 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 262.6 — 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.
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
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
7
262.6 mi into trip|~4h 54m in
Take the exit toward US 219 Business: Meyersdale, Garrett
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 Business: Meyersdale, Garrett
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.00 one way
$88.00 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$48.19
$96.38
premium
$4.93
$51.47
$102.94
diesel
$5.61
$58.60
$117.19
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
$44
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.6
0
$27.87
$12.74
Efficient EV
66.4
0
$23.22
$10.62
EV Truck/SUV
106.2
1
$37.16
$16.99
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 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
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Meyersdale, PA
Late night
in Meyersdale on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Hilltown, PA
133 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 36.6
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 137.3
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...
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 91.5
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 18.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient trip, as 91% of your journey takes place on major highways. You will settle in for a long, uninterrupted stretch of 241.9 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, providing a steady rhythm for the bulk of your travel. While the route begins with local navigation via Street Road, you will quickly transition to the fast-paced flow of the turnpike system. As you approach the final leg of the trip, you will shift onto the Flight 93 Memorial Highway, which offers a change of pace from the heavy interstate traffic. Overall, the drive balances high-speed efficiency with a clear, direct path across Pennsylvania.
91% 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: 241.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Flight 93 Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 265.4 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 1.6 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.
On the drive from Croydon, PA to Meyersdale, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Johnstown along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 265.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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.
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 Meyersdale, 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 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.
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 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Meyersdale, PA before the return drive.
