Trip from Hermitage, PA to Croydon, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 58m

Distance

377.1 mi

607 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 47m ★

6 AM

6h 58m

8 AM

7h 21m

10 AM

7h 6m

12 PM

7h 4m

3 PM

7h 7m

5 PM

7h 20m

8 PM

6h 51m

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

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city in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Hermitage, PA

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Trip Overview

Planning a trip from Hermitage, PA, to Croydon, PA? This 364.1-mile journey will take you approximately 6 hours and 5 minutes to complete. It's a route that primarily sticks to local roads, so expect a more engaged driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. With a fuel cost estimated around $60, this drive is well within reach for a single-day adventure, making it a feasible day trip. You'll be navigating through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entirety of your travel, so no need to worry about crossing state lines. This trip offers a straightforward, if turn-heavy, path across the state.

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

188.6 miles from Hermitage, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	272.2 mi	4h 54m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	74.6 mi	1h 20m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	18 mi	19m
Street Road	4 mi	6m
South Hermitage Road	2.8 mi	5m
State Road	1.6 mi	2m
Beaver Valley Expressway	0.8 mi	<1m
East Connelly Boulevard	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 272.2 mi, about 4h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hermitage, PA and Croydon, PA.

Start on US 62 Business

0.2 mi · 21 sec · East State Street

Enter roundabout onto US 62

9 ft · 0 sec · East Connelly Boulevard

Continue on US 62

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Connelly Boulevard

Turn slight left onto PA 18

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Hermitage Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 18

0.2 mi · 22 sec · New Castle Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 52 sec

Toward PA 760 South: New Castle Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto PA 760

0.8 mi · 49 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 80 East: Mercer

Merge onto I 80

272 mi · 4 hr 54 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 276 East: New Jersey Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 276; PATP

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

State Road

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour duration and turn-heavy nature of this 364.1-mile drive, starting early is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel, which should be straightforward given the manageable fuel cost of around $60. Since this is a local road drive, pay close attention to posted speed limits and navigation, as you'll be making frequent turns. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your departure time slightly based on local conditions, but an early start will ensure a more relaxed arrival in Croydon.

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 188.6 miles from Hermitage, PA, or about 3h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 272.2 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 83 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 188.6 miles or 3h 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hermitage, 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 Hermitage, PA

This is one driving day of about 377.1 miles and 6h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Hermitage, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 272.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Allegany County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wellsville, NY

189 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

Punxsutawney, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, NY

Meal break

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

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 3.5 and 375.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward PA 760 South: New Castle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 760 South: New Castle

278.1 mi into trip | ~5h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

352.9 mi into trip | ~6h 27m in

Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 276 East: New Jersey

371.2 mi into trip | ~6h 47m 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

375.6 mi into trip | ~6h 55m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.52 one way

$125.04 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 132 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$68.47	$136.94
premium	$4.93	$73.13	$146.27
diesel	$5.61	$83.26	$166.52

Estimated Tolls: $12.03

Pennsylvania Turnpike (92.6 mi) $12.03

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

$63

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$100–$125

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 131.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	113.1	1	$39.60	$18.10
Efficient EV	94.3	1	$33.00	$15.08
EV Truck/SUV	150.8	1	$52.79	$24.13

Gas CO2

132 kg

EV CO2

44 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Hermitage, PA

Late night in Hermitage on Tuesday

Local time

5:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 16 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Tuesday

Local time

5:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

61°F

Wellsville, NY

189 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 58m 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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 339

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $1 near mile 339

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 339

View on nps.gov

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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 339

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 decidedly turn-heavy local drive, with 0% of the route on highways. You'll be spending your time on roads like East Connelly Boulevard, South Hermitage Road, and New Castle Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but given the profile, anticipate frequent turns and varying speed limits as you make your way across Pennsylvania. This isn't a route for setting speed records; rather, it's one where you'll be actively managing your direction and pace for the entire 6-hour duration.

Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 272.2 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 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 15 significant decision points across 377.1 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 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 278.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 352.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hermitage, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

277.1 mi in | ~5h 4m

Allentown

277.1 mi in | ~5h 4m

About the Cities

Arriving in Croydon, PA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 58m. Total distance: 377.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 272.2 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $12.03 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.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 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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Trip from Hermitage, PA to Croydon, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Elmwood Park Zoo

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hermitage, PA

Croydon, PA

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 58m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

First State National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Croydon, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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