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Trip from Brackenridge, PA to Croydon, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 11m

Distance

320.5 mi

516 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 58m ★
6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 18m
3 PM
5h 22m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 3m

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

Downtown Brackenridge, PA, PA

Brackenridge, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Brackenridge, PA to Croydon, PA covers 320.5 miles and takes about 5h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Morgan Street, 9th Avenue, Horner Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.13 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

160.2 miles from Brackenridge, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 11m. Total distance: 320.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 11m drive with frequent turns across 320.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Morgan Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brackenridge, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Morgan Street
9th Avenue
Horner Street
Freeport Road
East 10th Avenue
Bull Creek Road
PA 28 South
Allegheny Valley Expressway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Morgan Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cornelia Street

102 ft · 4 sec · Cornelia Street
2

Turn straight onto Morgan Street

463 ft · 25 sec · Morgan Street
3

Turn left onto 9th Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · 9th Avenue
4

Turn right onto Horner Street

0.1 mi · 41 sec · Horner Street
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road

413 ft · 10 sec · Freeport Road
6

Continue on East 10th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 10th Avenue
7

Turn right onto Bull Creek Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bull Creek Road
8

Take the ramp straight toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

0.4 mi · 56 sec · PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
9

Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

4.8 mi · 6 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
10

Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Cheswick, Springdale
11

Keep slight right to continue on Russellton

151 ft · 4 sec · Russellton
12

Turn straight onto Hite Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Hite Road
13

Turn left onto Russellton Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Russellton Road
14

Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
15

Continue on Pearl Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Pearl Avenue
16

At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Freeport Road
17

Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

0.2 mi · 32 sec · PATP
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 76 East: Harrisburg
19

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

305 mi · 5 hr 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
20

Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · PA 132: Street Road
21

Turn left onto Street Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
22

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
23

Arrive at your destination

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 160.2 miles from Brackenridge, PA, or about 2h 35m into the drive.

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 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 160.2 miles or 2h 35m 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 15m

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 Brackenridge, 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 Brackenridge, PA

This is one driving day of about 320.5 miles and 5h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Brackenridge, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 160.2 mi from Brackenridge, PA · 2h 35m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

160 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 160.2 miles from Brackenridge, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.13 one way

$106.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $58.19 $116.39
premium $4.93 $62.16 $124.31
diesel $5.61 $70.76 $141.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.1 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 96.1 1 $33.65 $15.38
Efficient EV 80.1 0 $28.04 $12.82
EV Truck/SUV 128.2 1 $44.87 $20.51

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 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

Brackenridge, PA

Late night in Brackenridge on Saturday

Local time

1:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

1:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Hancock, MD

160 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

21 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

5h 11m 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 Brackenridge, PA to Croydon, PA covers 320.5 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Morgan Street, 9th Avenue, Horner Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 160.2 miles from Brackenridge, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.13 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 straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brackenridge, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Brackenridge, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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