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Trip from Manor, 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

5h 27m

Distance

293.8 mi

473 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 14m ★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m

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

Downtown Manor, PA, PA

Manor, PA

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Trip Overview

Manor, PA to Croydon, PA is 293.8 miles and takes about 5h 27m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. Expect a highly highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option if you need to cover ground efficiently. Given the relatively short duration and focus on major roads, this route is ideal for a single-day journey, minimizing the need for overnight stays.

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

146.9 miles from Manor, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 285.1 mi 5h 10m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
State Road 1.6 mi 2m
1st Street 1.3 mi 3m
Arona Road 0.5 mi <1m
Lincoln Highway 0.2 mi <1m
North Thompson Lane 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 285.1 mi, about 5h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Race Street

187 ft · 11 sec · Race Street
2

Turn left onto Mill Street

168 ft · 13 sec · Mill Street
3

Turn left onto PA 993

327 ft · 6 sec · Manor Harrison City Road
4

Turn right onto PA 993

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
5

Turn left onto 1st Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · 1st Street
6

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
7

Turn right onto North Thompson Lane

0.2 mi · 35 sec · North Thompson Lane
8

Turn right onto US 30

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Lincoln Highway
9

Turn left onto Arona Road

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Arona Road
10

Turn right onto Wendel Road

203 ft · 10 sec · Wendel Road
11

Turn left onto I 76; PATP

285 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

State Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5h 27m drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. Given the long, uninterrupted stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the 2-3 hour mark. Having only one recommended stop suggests the main focus is on reaching your destination efficiently. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $49 estimate is based on consistent highway speeds.

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 146.9 miles from Manor, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 285.1 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 65 miles or 1h 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 146.9 miles or 2h 43m 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 25m

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 Manor, 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 Manor, PA

This is one driving day of about 293.8 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Manor, 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 285.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hilltown, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hilltown, PA

147 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

Cumberland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithsburg, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.9 miles from Manor, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 285.1 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 292.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 993 / Manor Harrison City Road

Turn left onto PA 993 / Manor Harrison City Road

Navigation decision point

5
1.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | North Thompson Lane

Turn right onto North Thompson Lane

Navigation decision point

5
2 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 30 / Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway

Navigation decision point

7
287.9 mi into trip | ~5h 17m 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
292.3 mi into trip | ~5h 24m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.71 one way

$97.42 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $53.35 $106.69
premium $4.93 $56.98 $113.96
diesel $5.61 $64.87 $129.73

Estimated Tolls: $37.06

Pennsylvania Turnpike (285.1 mi) $37.06

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

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$111–$136

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.1 1 $30.85 $14.10
Efficient EV 73.5 0 $25.71 $11.75
EV Truck/SUV 117.5 1 $41.13 $18.80

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 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 20, 2026

Origin

Manor, PA

Morning in Manor on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Morning in Croydon on Tuesday

Local time

8:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Hilltown, PA

147 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

15 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 27m 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.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 162.1
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 263.4
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

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 ~18 min detour Free near mile 50.7
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 202.6
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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 ~32 min detour $1 near mile 273.6
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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 ~33 min detour Free near mile 273.6
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 highway-focused drive, with 97% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll experience long stretches of consistent travel, including an uninterrupted segment of 285.1 miles primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you can settle into a rhythm, with minimal distractions from local traffic or frequent town crossings. The route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing speed and directness over varied scenery.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 285.1 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 around 0.1 miles in near PA 993 / Manor Harrison City Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 27m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 993 / Manor Harrison City Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (North Thompson Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point.

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 5h 27m. Total distance: 293.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 285.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $37.06 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.

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 0.1 miles (PA 993 / Manor Harrison City Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (North Thompson Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park 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 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 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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