Mundys Corner, PA to Croydon, PA is 267.2 miles and takes about 5 hours via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-99, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward drive. With 88% of the route on highways, expect a mostly direct path. It's a single-day trip, so you can plan to arrive in Croydon the same day you depart Mundys Corner.
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
133.6 miles from Mundys Corner, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
206.7 mi
3h 43m
I 99
27.2 mi
29m
William Penn Highway
16.8 mi
19m
Admiral Peary Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
William Penn Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Business 220
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 206.7 mi, about 3h 43m
Traffic on I-99
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,140 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,371
Quietest
1 AM
~71 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mundys Corner, PA and Croydon, PA.
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Start on PA 271
0.3 mi·33 sec·William Penn Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg
3
Merge onto US 22
7.4 mi·11 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 22
17 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
5
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·45 sec·this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
7
Merge onto I 99; US 220
27 mi·29 min·I 99; US 220
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
10
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
13
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
207 mi·3 hr 43 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
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
For this 5-hour drive, leaving early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is over 200 miles, so plan for at least one fuel and rest stop before you reach that point. With a total distance of 267.2 miles and a manageable duration, you have flexibility in when and where you stop. Consider a quick break around the halfway mark to stretch your legs and stay alert for the final leg into Croydon.
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 133.6 miles from Mundys Corner, PA, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.7 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 59 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.6 miles or 2h 31m 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 4m
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 Mundys Corner, 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 Mundys Corner, PA
This is one driving day of about 267.2 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Mundys Corner, 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 206.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 265.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 22 / Admiral Peary Highway
Merge onto US 22 / Admiral Peary Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
25.2 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
6
54.2 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
7
261.2 mi into trip|~4h 49m 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
265.6 mi into trip|~4h 57m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.60 one way
$85.21 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$47.15
$94.30
premium
$4.81
$50.58
$101.16
diesel
$4.80
$50.45
$100.90
Estimated Tolls: $26.86
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(206.7 mi)$26.86
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
$43
Tolls
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.2
0
$28.06
$12.83
Efficient EV
66.8
0
$23.38
$10.69
EV Truck/SUV
106.9
1
$37.41
$17.10
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Mundys Corner, PA
Afternoon
in Mundys Corner on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Smoke
S 5 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Croydon, PA
Afternoon
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Smoke
S 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
10 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 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
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
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 138.2
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 230.3
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
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 175
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 248.7
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 248.7
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 highway driving, with 88% of the 267.2 miles on high-speed roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-99. You'll experience a significant stretch of 206.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, indicating a long period of consistent highway cruising before transitioning to other roads. Expect a relatively high number of exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 206.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 22 / Admiral Peary Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 267.2 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 0.5 miles (US 22 / Admiral Peary Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,099 ft26 ft
Total Climb
1,413 ft
Total Descent
3,278 ft
Highest Point
2,099 ft
~19.1 mi in
Elevation Range
2,073 ft
Notable High Points
1,840 ft at ~76.3 miles+763 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mundys Corner, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Patp: Pittsburgh.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 267.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 206.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $26.86 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 18 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 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 22 / Admiral Peary Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Johnstown Flood 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 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 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.
