Croydon, PA to Ohioville, PA is 356.5 miles and takes about 6h 49m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. Given the mostly highway profile and single-day recommendation, this route is a straightforward point-to-point drive. It's a solid option if you need to cover a good amount of ground efficiently. Plan for a day where you'll be spending most of your time on the road, focusing on making good time.
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
178.3 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
323.4 mi
5h 51m
Tuscarawas Road
7.9 mi
15m
Freedom Crider Road
4.4 mi
6m
Street Road
4.2 mi
7m
Ohio River Boulevard
3.2 mi
3m
Freedom Road
2.6 mi
4m
Beaver Valley Expressway
1.8 mi
1m
State Road
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 323.4 mi, about 5h 51m
Traffic on I-376
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,061 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,254
Quietest
2 AM
~50 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
21.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Ohioville, 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
323 mi·5 hr 51 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 28Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, CranberryUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·34 sec
Toward US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
10
Turn slight left
149 ft·5 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto US 19
0.5 mi·1 min·Perry Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Freedom Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Freedom Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi·3 min·Freedom Crider Road
14
Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
98 ft·1 sec·Freedom Crider Road
15
Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Freedom Crider Road
16
Turn straight onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Crows Run Road
17
Turn right onto PA 65
3.2 mi·3 min·Ohio River Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit onto PA 51
0.4 mi·1 min·PA 51
Toward PA 51 North, PA 68 West: Beaver, Chippewa
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward PA 68 West: BeaverUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 68
1.5 mi·3 min·3rd Street
21
Continue on PA 68
0.6 mi·1 min·State Avenue
22
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 376 West: New Castle
23
Merge onto I 376
1.8 mi·1 min·Beaver Valley Expressway
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 36Toward BrightonUse the slight right lane.
25
Turn left onto Brighton Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Brighton Road
26
Turn right onto Tuscarawas Road
7.9 mi·15 min·Tuscarawas Road
27
Arrive at destination
Tuscarawas Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 49m drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours. The longest stretch without a major break is over 300 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan for at least one substantial stop for fuel and rest before you hit that segment or midway through. With a fuel cost estimated at $58, it's a manageable expense for a single-day trip. Since it's recommended as a one-day drive, you have flexibility, but be mindful of the 323.4-mile highway stretch to ensure you have adequate energy for the final surface road miles.
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 178.3 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 323.4 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 78 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.3 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ohioville, 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 356.5 miles and 6h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 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 323.4 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 347.8 — 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
330.4 mi into trip|~6h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
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 28
Toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendal...
7
330.6 mi into trip|~6h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 19: Warrendale, Cranberry
7
347.8 mi into trip|~6h 32m in
Take the exit toward Brighton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward Brighton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.16 one way
$116.33 round trip
$4.14/gal25.4 MPG avg125 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.56
$63.96
$127.92
premium
$4.86
$68.25
$136.51
diesel
$5.40
$75.83
$151.67
Estimated Tolls: $42.05
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(323.4 mi)$42.05
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
$58
Tolls
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$125–$150
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107
1
$37.43
$17.11
Efficient EV
89.1
1
$31.19
$14.26
EV Truck/SUV
142.6
1
$49.91
$22.82
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 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 25, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Afternoon
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Light Rain Likely
E 5 to 15 mph73% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Ohioville, PA
Afternoon
in Ohioville on Sunday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
NW 12 mph10% chanceLive forecast
45°F
Centerville, PA
178 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 49m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 135.2
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 233.6
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
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 86.1
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 24.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 91% of the 356.5 miles on highways. You'll spend the longest stretch, 323.4 miles, on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After this extensive highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads like Tuscarawas Road and Freedom Crider Road for the final portion of your trip. Expect a consistent cruising speed for the majority of the drive, with a shift to more local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections as you near Ohioville.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 323.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Tuscarawas Road. 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 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 19 significant decision points across 356.5 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 330.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Ohioville, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Warrendale and Cranberry.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 49m. Total distance: 356.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 323.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $42.05 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 21 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 Ohioville, 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 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 330.4 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ohioville, PA before the return drive.
