Croydon, PA to Williamsburg, PA is 219.9 miles and takes about 4h 41m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 22, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Pennsylvania, starting in the Northeast region and concluding in the same area. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey for those prioritizing efficiency. With a duration under five hours, it's easily manageable for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated drive between these two points.
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
110 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
149.5 mi
2h 40m
Croghan Pike
15.7 mi
23m
US 22
14.4 mi
21m
Street Road
4.2 mi
7m
Covedale Road
4.1 mi
9m
Timmons Road
3.9 mi
7m
Williamsburg Mountain Road
3.9 mi
9m
Spring Run Road East
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 149.5 mi, about 2h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Williamsburg, 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
150 mi·2 hr 40 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward PA 997: Shippensburg, ChambersburgUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 997
0.9 mi·1 min·Cumberland Highway
10
Continue on PA 997
1.6 mi·2 min·Trout Run
11
Continue on PA 997
1.5 mi·2 min·Cumberland Highway
12
Turn right onto PA 641; PA 997
0.1 mi·12 sec·Newburg Road
13
Continue on PA 641
3.0 mi·5 min·Forge Hill Road
14
Continue on PA 641
3.9 mi·7 min·Timmons Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto PA 641
3.0 mi·5 min·Spring Run Road East
16
Continue on PA 641
1.7 mi·3 min·Spring Run Road
17
Continue on PA 641
2.6 mi·4 min·Neelytown Road
18
Continue on PA 641
2.9 mi·5 min·Neelyton Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 522
0.2 mi·19 sec·Main Street
20
Continue on US 522
4.9 mi·7 min·Croghan Pike
21
Continue on US 522
0.2 mi·15 sec·Ridgely Street
22
Continue on US 522
0.5 mi·46 sec·Ridgley Street
23
Continue on US 522
11 mi·16 min·Croghan Pike
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 22
14 mi·21 min·US 22
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto SR 3039
2.1 mi·3 min·Hartslog Valley Road
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto SR 3014
3.9 mi·9 min·Williamsburg Mountain Road
27
Continue on Covedale Road
4.1 mi·9 min·Covedale Road
28
Continue on Locust Street
363 ft·17 sec·Locust Street
29
Turn right onto East 1st Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·East 1st Street
30
Arrive at destination
East 1st Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 41m duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to allow for a relaxed pace and potential brief stops. While the drive is only around 220 miles, remember that the longest stretch is nearly 150 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. The estimated fuel cost of $36 suggests a moderate expense for this trip. Since it's a single-day drive, you have flexibility; however, to avoid fatigue on the 149.5-mile Turnpike segment, consider a quick break before or after that portion. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach major interchanges, though the overall route is designed for efficient travel.
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 110 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.5 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 48 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110 miles or 2h 3m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williamsburg, 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 219.9 miles and 4h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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 149.5 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 156.5 — 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
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
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156.5 mi into trip|~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
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 PA 997: Shippensburg, Chambersburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.46 one way
$72.91 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$39.93
$79.86
premium
$4.93
$42.65
$85.29
diesel
$5.61
$48.55
$97.10
Estimated Tolls: $19.44
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(149.5 mi)$19.44
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
$36
Tolls
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66
0
$23.09
$10.56
Efficient EV
55
0
$19.24
$8.80
EV Truck/SUV
88
1
$30.79
$14.07
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Late night
in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 5 mph42% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Williamsburg, PA
Late night
in Williamsburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
NW 12 to 15 mph77% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
62°F
Hilltown, PA
110 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
4h 41m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 136.5
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...
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...
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 22.7
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 45.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 75% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 149.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. This means you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads, with shorter segments on local routes like Croghan Pike and sections of US 22. The profile suggests a generally smooth experience, ideal for covering ground quickly. You'll likely find the driving experience to be less about winding roads and more about steady progress.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 149.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Croghan Pike. You will hit about 15 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 Effort6/10
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 219.9 miles you will encounter 15 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.
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 Williamsburg, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chambersburg along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 219.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 149.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $19.44 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 11 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 Williamsburg, 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 11 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 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 Appalachian National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Williamsburg, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
