Masontown, PA to Croydon, PA is 308.8 miles and takes about 5h 58m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This northeastern Pennsylvania drive is primarily focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward option for getting between these two points efficiently. Expect a high percentage of your journey on major roadways, which generally means consistent speeds and fewer traffic lights. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under six hours, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
154.4 miles from Masontown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi
4h 45m
US 40
13.1 mi
15m
McClellandtown Road
8.8 mi
15m
Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi
13m
PA 31
6 mi
9m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
US 119
2.9 mi
3m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 262 mi, about 4h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masontown, PA and Croydon, PA.
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Start on West Church Avenue
22 ft·7 sec·West Church Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 166
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
4
Merge onto PA 21; PA 166
8.8 mi·15 min·McClellandtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
7
Merge onto US 40; US 119
13 mi·15 min·US 40; US 119
8
Continue on US 119; PA 711 Truck
2.9 mi·3 min·US 119; PA 711 Truck
9
Take the exit
244 ft·6 sec
10
Turn straight onto PA 982
7.9 mi·13 min·Pleasant Valley Road
11
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi·9 min·PA 31
12
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·33 sec
13
Turn left
28 ft·3 sec
14
Take the ramp
493 ft·12 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
16
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
262 mi·4 hr 45 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi·2 min·State Road
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
Given the sub-six-hour drive time and 308.8-mile distance, starting your journey in Masontown, PA, in the morning should allow you to reach Croydon, PA, with plenty of daylight to spare. The $51 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline, but it's wise to confirm current prices. Since the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is 262 miles, plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. It might be beneficial to take a short break before embarking on this long highway segment to ensure you're alert. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility to take a longer break if needed or push through if you're feeling good.
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 154.4 miles from Masontown, PA, or about 3h 6m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 154.4 miles or 3h 6m 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 53m
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 Masontown, 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 Masontown, PA
This is one driving day of about 308.8 miles and 5h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Masontown, 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 0.8 and 307.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road
Merge onto PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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9.7 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.9 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
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302.8 mi into trip|~5h 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
7
307.2 mi into trip|~5h 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
$51.20 one way
$102.39 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg108 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$56.07
$112.14
premium
$4.93
$59.89
$119.78
diesel
$5.61
$68.18
$136.36
Estimated Tolls: $34.05
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(262 mi)$34.05
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
$51
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.6
1
$32.42
$14.82
Efficient EV
77.2
0
$27.02
$12.35
EV Truck/SUV
123.5
1
$43.23
$19.76
Gas CO2
108 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Masontown, PA
Morning
in Masontown on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Croydon, PA
Morning
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
154 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
32 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
5h 58m 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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 276.8
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...
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
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 74.5
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 10.6
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 287.5
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 287.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 92% of the journey on major roads, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll experience a highway-focused profile for the majority of your trip, characterized by consistent speeds and the potential for long, uninterrupted stretches. The longest continuous segment covers 262 miles, primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so be prepared for extended periods of cruising. While the main roads list also includes US 40 and McClellandtown Road, these likely represent the initial or final portions of the drive, with the bulk of the miles dedicated to high-speed travel.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 308.8 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 0.8 miles (PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Masontown, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
40.5 mi in|~1h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 308.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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 $34.05 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 0.8 miles (PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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.
