Origin
Bigler, PA
Late night in Bigler on Wednesday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bigler, PA to Croydon, PA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
257.7 mi
415 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
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6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Bigler, PA to Croydon, PA covers 257.7 miles and takes about 4h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 153.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
128.9 miles from Bigler, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bigler, PA to Croydon, PA covers 257.7 miles and takes about 4h 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 153.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 157.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 257.7 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 157.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 233.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
157.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allen...
6
158.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
233.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
7
251.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m 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
256.2 mi into trip
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~4h 44m in
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State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bigler, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
157.7 mi in
|
~2h 53m
Allentown
157.7 mi in
|
~2h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 153.1 mi | 2h 47m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 74.6 mi | 1h 20m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18 mi | 19m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Woodland Bigler Highway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Shawville Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Walker Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 153.1 mi, about 2h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bigler, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Walker Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker Road
2
Turn left onto US 322
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
3
Turn right onto PA 970
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
5
Merge onto I 80
153 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
9
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 276; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use 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
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 128.9 miles from Bigler, PA, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153.1 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.9 miles or 2h 22m 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 52m
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 Bigler, 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 Bigler, PA
This is one driving day of about 257.7 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bigler, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 153.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.9 mi from Bigler, PA · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.9 miles from Bigler, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 153.1 miles.
Arriving in Croydon, PA
The final approach into Croydon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Croydon, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.72 one way
$85.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $46.79 | $93.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $49.98 | $99.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.90 | $113.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.03
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(92.6 mi)
$12.03
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
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.3 | 0 | $27.06 | $12.37 |
| Efficient EV | 64.4 | 0 | $22.55 | $10.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.1 | 1 | $36.08 | $16.49 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Late night in Croydon on Wednesday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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 47m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bigler, PA to Croydon, PA covers 257.7 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.9 miles from Bigler, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 257.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 157.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 233.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bigler, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
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