Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
115 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallastown, PA
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This 115-mile drive from Dallastown, PA to Croydon, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 30, and US 222, making it a straightforward journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, this highway-focused drive offers an efficient way to travel within Pennsylvania. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric nature, you won't need to break it up with an overnight stay. It's a practical option for moving between locations within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Dallastown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 65 mi | 1h 9m |
| US 30 | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| US 222 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| Freysville Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Lombard Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Frysville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dallastown, PA and Croydon, PA.
Start on PA 214
Turn right onto East Broad Street
Turn left onto North Lombard Street
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on Lombard Road
Continue on Freysville Road
Continue on Frysville Road
Continue on Kreutz Creek Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 30
Take the exit onto US 222
Take the exit
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 132
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Arrive at destination
For this 2-hour and 24-minute drive, departing in the morning is recommended to avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you approach Croydon. Since the longest stretch is 65 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan for your first fuel or rest stop around that point if needed. The total fuel cost is estimated at $19, so keep your tank at a comfortable level. This route is short enough that you can be flexible with your timing and enjoy a less rushed experience, but be mindful of the highway share and maintain appropriate speeds.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 25 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 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 1h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dallastown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Dallastown, PA
This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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.
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Dallastown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 113.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Lombard Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$19.07 one way
$38.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.30 | $44.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.45
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
$19
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Dallastown on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
61°F
Adamstown, PA
58 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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Expect a highway-focused drive for 86% of this 115-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of about 65 miles. While primarily on major arteries, the route involves key segments on US 30 and US 222, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel on well-maintained highways, minimizing complex navigation or slower local roads for most of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Lombard Street.
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 115 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 0.3 miles (North Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 43 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dallastown, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Pa Turnpike.
Patp
Pa Turnpike
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 115 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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