This 221.3-mile drive from Point, PA to Croydon, PA is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 4 hours and 15 minutes. You'll be primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a significant portion of the journey, 206.7 miles, uninterrupted on this main artery. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $37. Given its highway-focused profile and manageable duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, specifically within Pennsylvania for its entirety.
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
110.6 miles from Point, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
206.7 mi
3h 43m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
Lincoln Highway
3.7 mi
5m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
Point Road
1.5 mi
5m
Tulls Hill Road
1.4 mi
3m
Weber Lane
1 mi
3m
Business 220
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 206.7 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Gordon Road
64 ft·10 sec·Gordon Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Point Road
1.5 mi·5 min·Point Road
3
Turn slight right onto Tulls Hill Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Tulls Hill Road
4
Turn left onto US 30
3.7 mi·5 min·Lincoln Highway
5
Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·Country Ridge Road
6
Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.0 mi·3 min·Weber Lane
7
Turn left onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi·45 sec·Business 220
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
10
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
207 mi·3 hr 43 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi·2 min·State Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 15-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach Croydon. With only one stop recommended and the majority of the route on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, pacing yourself is key. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch on the Turnpike is over 200 miles. Filling up before you depart Point, PA, or at a major service plaza along the Turnpike, is a practical strategy. This route's efficiency means you have flexibility, but planning for a fuel stop is advisable.
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 110.6 miles from Point, PA, or about 2h 11m 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 49 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.6 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
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 Point, 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 Point, PA
This is one driving day of about 221.3 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Point, 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 219.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Point Road
Turn sharp left onto Point Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
8.1 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
6
8.3 mi into trip|~20m 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
215.3 mi into trip|~4h 5m 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
219.7 mi into trip|~4h 12m in|State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.69 one way
$73.38 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$40.18
$80.37
premium
$4.93
$42.92
$85.84
diesel
$5.61
$48.86
$97.72
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
$37
Tolls
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.4
0
$23.24
$10.62
Efficient EV
55.3
0
$19.36
$8.85
EV Truck/SUV
88.5
1
$30.98
$14.16
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Point, PA
Morning
in Point on Sunday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Croydon, PA
Morning
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
11:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Middlesex, PA
111 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
1 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
4h 15m 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...
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 190.7
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 129.7
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 198.4
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 198.4
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for this journey, with 93% of the drive on high-speed roads. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be your constant companion for the vast majority of the trip, offering a consistent and direct path. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans an impressive 206.7 miles, meaning you can settle in for extended periods of driving. While the primary roads are major highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, and Lincoln Highway, the overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Point Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Point Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 221.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
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.
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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Point Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 8.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 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 Appalachian National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Croydon, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
