Everett, PA to Croydon, PA is 205.6 miles and takes about 3h 49m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the northeastern part of the state. Given its relatively short duration and high highway percentage, this route is ideal for a single-day drive, offering a straightforward transit between two points. You'll primarily be on the Turnpike, so expect consistent travel conditions for most of the way.
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
102.8 miles from Everett, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
198.2 mi
3h 34m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
Ashcom Road
0.4 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
Black Valley Road
0.3 mi
<1m
West 5th Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
North Spring Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 198.2 mi, about 3h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on PA 26
85 ft·6 sec·North Spring Street
2
Turn right onto US 30 BUS
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto West 5th Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·West 5th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Black Valley Road
0.3 mi·40 sec·Black Valley Road
5
Turn slight right onto Ashcom Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Ashcom Road
6
Turn right
0.2 mi·1 min
7
At end of road, turn right onto I 70; I 76; PATP
198 mi·3 hr 34 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi·2 min·State Road
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 205.6-mile drive, consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for the 3h 49m travel duration. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, ensure your vehicle is fueled before you depart or at a service plaza along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to take a brief break, perhaps at one of the Turnpike's service areas, without significantly impacting your arrival time. Pay close attention to the signs as you transition off the Turnpike onto local roads like Street Road.
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 102.8 miles from Everett, PA, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.2 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 45 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.8 miles or 1h 54m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Everett, 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 Everett, PA
This is one driving day of about 205.6 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Everett, 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 198.2 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 204 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 30 BUS / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 30 BUS / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|Black Valley Road
Turn right onto Black Valley Road
Navigation decision point
7
1.5 mi into trip|~4m in|I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
At end of road, turn right onto I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
199.6 mi into trip|~3h 39m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
204 mi into trip|~3h 46m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.91 one way
$71.81 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$39.31
$78.63
premium
$5.20
$42.06
$84.12
diesel
$6.28
$50.80
$101.60
Estimated Tolls: $25.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(198.2 mi)$25.76
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
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.7
0
$21.59
$9.87
Efficient EV
51.4
0
$17.99
$8.22
EV Truck/SUV
82.2
1
$28.78
$13.16
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Everett, PA
Morning
in Everett on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Croydon, PA
Morning
in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
NE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
70°F
Harrisburg, PA
103 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
3 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
3h 49m on the road
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.
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...
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
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 170.1
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 113.4
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
~32 min detour
$1
near mile 184.3
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 184.3
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 163.1
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 96% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 198.2 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The final 7.4 miles will transition to surface streets, specifically Street Road and State Road, as you approach Croydon. Expect numerous exits and potential merging traffic as you get closer to your destination.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 198.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 30 BUS / West Main Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30 BUS / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Black Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 198.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $25.76 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 14 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 30 BUS / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Black Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Croydon, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
