Hiller, PA to Croydon, PA is 310.4 miles and takes about 5h 54m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 119, and Mon/Fayette Expressway, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traversing the state of Pennsylvania from west to east. Expect a highway-focused journey that makes up 95% of the drive, making it a straightforward, high-speed transit. It's a good option for a single-day trip if you're looking for efficiency and minimal detours, covering a significant distance in under six hours. Plan for a relatively quick drive with most of your time spent on major roadways.
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
155.2 miles from Hiller, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi
4h 45m
US 119
13.8 mi
15m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
11.7 mi
13m
Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi
13m
PA 31
6 mi
9m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
Telegraph Road
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 262 mi, about 4h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hiller, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Fayette Avenue
39 ft·6 sec·Fayette Avenue
2
Turn left onto High Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·High Street
3
Continue on Telegraph Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Telegraph Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
5
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
12 mi·13 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward US 119 North: Connellsville
7
Merge onto US 119
14 mi·15 min·US 119
8
Take the exit
244 ft·6 sec
9
Turn straight onto PA 982
7.9 mi·13 min·Pleasant Valley Road
10
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi·9 min·PA 31
11
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·33 sec
12
Turn left
28 ft·3 sec
13
Take the ramp
493 ft·12 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
15
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
262 mi·4 hr 45 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi·2 min·State Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 54m duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. The longest stretch is 262 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, as services can be spaced out on such long highway segments. While there's only one recommended stop, consider a brief break midway to stretch your legs and stay alert. The high highway share means you'll encounter many service plazas along the turnpike, which are convenient for fuel and rest.
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 155.2 miles from Hiller, PA, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262 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 68 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.2 miles or 3h 1m 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 49m
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 Hiller, 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 Hiller, PA
This is one driving day of about 310.4 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Hiller, 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 262 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.6 and 308.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.6 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 119 North: Connellsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 119 North: Connellsville
5
42.2 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the ramp toward PATP, I 70, I 76
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
5
42.3 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
304.5 mi into trip|~5h 43m 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
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308.9 mi into trip|~5h 51m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.49 one way
$98.99 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$54.77
$109.54
premium
$4.81
$58.76
$117.51
diesel
$4.80
$58.61
$117.22
Estimated Tolls: $34.87
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(262 mi)$34.05
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(11.7 mi)$0.82
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
$49
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.1
1
$32.59
$14.90
Efficient EV
77.6
0
$27.16
$12.42
EV Truck/SUV
124.2
1
$43.46
$19.87
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Hiller, PA
Afternoon
in Hiller on Sunday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Smoke
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Croydon, PA
Afternoon
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
1:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Smoke
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
83°F
State Line, PA
155 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
4 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
5h 54m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 282.3
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 184.6
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...
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 21.7
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 228
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 293.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the journey utilizing major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 119, and the Mon/Fayette Expressway. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including an uninterrupted segment of 262 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you can settle in for a good portion of the drive, with minimal need to slow down for local traffic or complex intersections. The character is primarily one of efficient travel across the state.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 119. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.6 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 310.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,370 ft26 ft
Total Climb
1,592 ft
Total Descent
2,571 ft
Highest Point
2,370 ft
~66.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,344 ft
Notable High Points
2,370 ft at ~66.5 miles+646 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hiller, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 54m. Total distance: 310.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $34.87 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 19 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.
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. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 42.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
