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Trip from West View, 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

6h 9m

Distance

324.8 mi

523 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 57m ★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m

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

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Downtown West View, PA, PA

West View, PA

HONG SON

Trip Overview

This 324.8-mile drive from West View, PA, to Croydon, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 9 minutes to complete. The route is heavily highway-focused, with 97% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, and Parkway North. With a projected fuel cost of around $54, this trip offers a straightforward path through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It's a drive that prioritizes reaching your destination efficiently, making it ideal for those looking to cover ground quickly within the state.

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

162.4 miles from West View, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 296.1 mi 5h 22m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 12.1 mi 16m
Parkway North 4.8 mi 6m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
State Road 1.6 mi 2m
I 579 1.6 mi 2m
Boulevard of the Allies 1 mi 1m
Highland Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 296.1 mi, about 5h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Highland Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto Gass Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Gass Road
3

Continue on Union Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue
4

Turn left

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 279

4.8 mi · 6 min · Parkway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 579

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 579
Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward Oakland, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto PA 885

1.0 mi · 1 min · Boulevard of the Allies
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
10

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

12 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min
Exit 85 Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
12

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · this road
Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 76; PATP

296 mi · 5 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

State Road

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour duration, this drive is comfortably manageable in one day. Aim to depart early from West View, PA, to maximize daylight and potentially avoid peak traffic, especially as you approach the Philadelphia area. The longest stretch is a substantial 296.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan for your single recommended stop around the halfway point for fuel and a break. With 97% of the drive on highways, fuel and rest stops will be readily available, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on that long segment.

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 162.4 miles from West View, PA, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 296.1 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 71 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.4 miles or 3h 8m 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 1m

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 West View, 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 West View, PA

This is one driving day of about 324.8 miles and 6h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from West View, 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 296.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

162 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

White, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.4 miles from West View, 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 296.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Royal Myanmar Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14124153380

Visit website

Severina Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

0.6 mi

Rico's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.7 mi

Royal Myanmar Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14124153380

Visit website

Severina Restaurant and Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+14129393610

Rico's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14129311989

Visit website

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Monte Cello's | Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14128210600

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127958666

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 323.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 579

Keep slight right at fork onto I 579 toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
8
8.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Oakland, Monroeville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Oakland, Monroeville
8
22.6 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
318.9 mi into trip | ~5h 58m 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
323.3 mi into trip | ~6h 6m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.85 one way

$107.70 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $58.98 $117.95
premium $4.93 $62.99 $125.98
diesel $5.61 $71.71 $143.42

Estimated Tolls: $38.50

Pennsylvania Turnpike (296.1 mi) $38.50

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

$54

Tolls

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$117–$142

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.4 1 $34.10 $15.59
Efficient EV 81.2 0 $28.42 $12.99
EV Truck/SUV 129.9 1 $45.47 $20.79

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 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 16, 2026

Origin

West View, PA

Late night in West View on Tuesday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Tuesday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

67°F

Hancock, MD

162 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

24 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 9m 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.

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 291.2
View on nps.gov
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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 190.4
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 89.6
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 235.2
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 ~33 min detour $1 near mile 302.4
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 ~34 min detour Free near mile 302.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the vast majority of this 324.8-mile trip, as 97% of the route utilizes major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 296.1 miles. This means consistent speeds and limited distractions, making it a drive that's more about covering distance than exploring roadside scenery. The profile is consistently highway, so be prepared for a steady pace throughout the 6-hour journey.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 296.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near I 579.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 324.8 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 6.7 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between West View, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.

Patp: Ohio

22.1 mi in | ~34m

Harrisburg

22.1 mi in | ~34m

About the Cities

Starting in West View, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1905

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 6h 9m. Total distance: 324.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 296.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $38.50 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 6.7 miles (I 579): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 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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