Oakwood, PA to Croydon, PA is 363.6 miles and takes about 6 hours 42 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $59 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Northeast region, primarily traversing Pennsylvania. Given the relatively short duration and high highway percentage, this trip is well-suited for a single-day drive. You'll be on the road for a significant stretch, so be prepared for a focused driving experience rather than a leisurely exploration of varied landscapes. Plan for a straightforward transit between these two Pennsylvania points.
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
181.8 miles from Oakwood, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
343.1 mi
6h 12m
Beaver Valley Expressway
11.8 mi
12m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
West State Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Lower Idlewild Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Burns Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Avalon Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 343.1 mi, about 6h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Avalon Drive
468 ft·25 sec·Avalon Drive
2
Turn left onto Burns Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·Burns Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Lower Idlewild Drive
0.2 mi·58 sec·Lower Idlewild Drive
4
Turn right onto US 224
0.5 mi·49 sec·West State Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
6
Merge onto I 376; US 422
0.7 mi·44 sec·Beaver Valley Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll
11 mi·11 min·Beaver Valley Expressway
Toward PittsburghUse the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
11
Merge onto I 76; PATP
343 mi·6 hr 12 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse 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
For this 6-hour, 42-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 343.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Consider stopping around the halfway point of this long highway segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $59, it's budget-friendly for a single day. Take advantage of the flexibility a one-day trip offers; you can decide on your exact stopping points based on how you feel during the drive.
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 181.8 miles from Oakwood, PA, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 343.1 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.8 miles or 3h 20m 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 32m
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 Oakwood, 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 Oakwood, PA
This is one driving day of about 363.6 miles and 6h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oakwood, 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 343.1 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 0.1 and 362 — 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|Burns Street
Turn left onto Burns Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|Lower Idlewild Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Lower Idlewild Drive
Navigation decision point
7
2.1 mi into trip|~4m in|I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway toward Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Pittsburgh
7
357.6 mi into trip|~6h 31m 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
362 mi into trip|~6h 39m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.98 one way
$115.95 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$64.16
$128.32
premium
$4.81
$68.83
$137.65
diesel
$4.80
$68.65
$137.31
Estimated Tolls: $44.60
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(343.1 mi)$44.60
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
$58
Tolls
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$128–$153
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109.1
1
$38.18
$17.45
Efficient EV
90.9
1
$31.82
$14.54
EV Truck/SUV
145.4
1
$50.90
$23.27
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% 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
Oakwood, PA
Late night
in Oakwood on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Smoke
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Croydon, PA
Late night
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Smoke
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
82°F
Martinsburg, PA
182 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
11 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
6h 42m 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.
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 225.7
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...
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 125.4
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 275.8
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
$1
near mile 338.5
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 338.5
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 98% of the 363.6 miles on major roads. You'll spend most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, covering a continuous stretch of 343.1 miles. Surface roads, including Street Road, will only come into play during the final portion of your trip as you approach Croydon. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, typical for such a long highway segment.
98% 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: 343.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Beaver Valley Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Burns Street.
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 363.6 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 0.1 miles (Burns Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lower Idlewild Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 42m. Total distance: 363.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 343.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $44.60 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 21 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 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Burns Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lower Idlewild Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 376 Toll / Beaver Valley Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 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.
