Origin
Freeport, PA
Late night in Freeport on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeport, PA to Croydon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 5m
Distance
325.4 mi
524 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 52m
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6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 31m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 12m
3 PM
6h 16m
5 PM
6h 30m
8 PM
5h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freeport, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Freeport to Croydon is 325.4 miles and takes about 6h 5m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This all-Pennsylvania drive sticks to major highways, making it a straightforward trip across the state. You'll be covering a substantial distance, so be prepared for a solid day behind the wheel. Given the 97% highway focus, this route is designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. Consider this your go-to for getting from point A to point B in Pennsylvania without much fuss.
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
162.7 miles from Freeport, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 305.1 mi | 5h 31m |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 9.4 mi | 11m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Freeport Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bakerstown Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Russellton Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buffalo Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 305.1 mi, about 5h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeport, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on PA 128
195 ft
·
7 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto PA 128
327 ft
·
6 sec
·
5th Street
3
Continue on PA 128
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Buffalo Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 128
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
PA 128
5
Turn left onto Freeport Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Freeport Road
6
Turn right onto Bakerstown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bakerstown Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
8
Merge onto PA 28
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 12
Toward Cheswick, Springdale
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
151 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Russellton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Hite Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hite Road
12
Turn left onto Russellton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Russellton Road
13
Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Little Deer Creek Valley Road
14
Continue on Pearl Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Pearl Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto Freeport Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Freeport Road
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward PATP
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 76; PATP
305 mi
·
5 hr 31 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to ensure you arrive with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of over 300 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long highway segment, as services can be spaced out. Given the efficient nature of this route, you have flexibility, but sticking to the main roads will get you to Croydon without delay.
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 162.7 miles from Freeport, PA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 305.1 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 72 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.7 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
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 Freeport, 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 Freeport, PA
This is one driving day of about 325.4 miles and 6h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Freeport, 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 305.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 162.7 miles from Freeport, 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 305.1 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 11.9 and 323.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Cheswick, Springdale
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 12
Toward Cheswick, Springdale
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Russellton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Russellton
8
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
319.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 54m 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
323.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.95 one way
$107.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $59.08 | $118.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $63.11 | $126.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.84 | $143.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $39.67
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(305.1 mi)
$39.67
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
$54
Tolls
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$119–$144
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97.6 | 1 | $34.17 | $15.62 |
| Efficient EV | 81.4 | 0 | $28.47 | $13.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.2 | 1 | $45.56 | $20.83 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Late night in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
163 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
9 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
6h 5m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 291.8
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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 190.8
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 89.8
View on nps.gov
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 235.7
View on nps.gov
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 303
View on nps.gov
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...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 303
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely a highway-focused drive, with 97% of it utilizing major expressways. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 305.1-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and speed, with minimal deviations onto local roads. The Allegheny Valley Expressway and Street Road are also part of the main thoroughfares, contributing to the predominantly high-speed nature of this journey.
97% 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: 305.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Allegheny Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 325.4 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 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 5m. Total distance: 325.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 305.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $39.67 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 Croydon, 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 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument 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 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Croydon, PA before the return drive.
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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