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Trip from Croydon, PA to Yeagertown, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 31m

Distance

178.1 mi

287 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 19m ★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m

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

Downtown Yeagertown, PA, PA

Yeagertown, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

Croydon, PA to Yeagertown, PA is 178.1 miles and takes about 3h 31m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 322, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region, and is a solid option for a single-day journey. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

89 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 103.7 mi 1h 51m
US 322 54.4 mi 1h 7m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
I 83 3.7 mi 5m
US 22 3.1 mi 4m
I 283 2.8 mi 4m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
South Logan Boulevard 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 103.7 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Yeagertown, 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

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 247 Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 283

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 283
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 283

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 283
Exit 3B-C Toward I 83 North, US 322
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 3B Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
12

Continue on I 83

3.7 mi · 5 min · I 83
13

Continue on US 322

2.4 mi · 3 min · US 322
Exit 51A Toward I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
14

Take the exit onto US 322

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 322
Exit 67A; 67B Toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322

52 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 322
Exit 67B Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 22; US 322
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward Electric Avenue
18

Turn straight onto Electric Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Electric Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on South Logan Boulevard

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Logan Boulevard
20

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
21

Turn left onto Fourth Street

269 ft · 11 sec · Fourth Street
22

Arrive at destination

Fourth Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 31 minutes, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $30, you won't need to worry extensively about refueling. A practical tip for this route: be aware of potential tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as they are not factored into the fuel cost estimate.

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 89 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.7 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 39 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89 miles or 1h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yeagertown, 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 178.1 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 103.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Unincorporated community in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hershey, PA

89 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

West Chester, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Lebanon, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89 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 103.7 miles.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 120.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
8
110.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

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 247 Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
8
113.7 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3B Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
9
120.4 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | US 322

Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67B Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, Stat...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.53 one way

$59.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $32.34 $64.68
premium $4.93 $34.54 $69.08
diesel $5.61 $39.32 $78.64

Estimated Tolls: $13.48

Pennsylvania Turnpike (103.7 mi) $13.48

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

$30

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.4 0 $18.70 $8.55
Efficient EV 44.5 0 $15.58 $7.12
EV Truck/SUV 71.2 0 $24.93 $11.40

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Morning in Croydon on Sunday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yeagertown, PA

Morning in Yeagertown on Sunday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

3h 31m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

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 30.7
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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 92.1
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $1 near mile 18.4
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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 18.4
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 128.9
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 43
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways. Expect a substantial stretch of 103.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of your time will be on high-speed roads, you will transition to US 322 and Street Road, which may offer a slightly different driving experience. Overall, the character is one of efficient travel rather than winding backroads.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 322. 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 Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 178.1 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 110.7 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 Yeagertown, PA, road signs point toward Hershey, State College and Lewistown.

Hershey

110.7 mi in | ~2h 4m

State College

113.7 mi in | ~2h 9m

Lewistown

120.1 mi in | ~2h 18m | via US 322

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 178.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 31m 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 103.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $13.48 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 Yeagertown, 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 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 110.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Independence National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Yeagertown, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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