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Trip from Cochranton, PA to Croydon, PA

Drive Time

6h 57m

Distance

359 mi

578 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 46m ★
6 AM
6h 58m
8 AM
7h 21m
10 AM
7h 6m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 7m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 51m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cochranton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 359 miles and takes about 6h 57m 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 205.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.40 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

179.5 miles from Cochranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Cochranton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 359 miles and takes about 6h 57m, 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 28 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 205.8 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 16.8 miles in near US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street.

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 359 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 16.8 miles (US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 259.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 334.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
16.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street

Turn left onto US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
259.9 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
334.7 mi into trip | ~6h 27m 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
353 mi into trip | ~6h 47m 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
357.4 mi into trip | ~6h 54m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Cochranton, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

259 mi in | ~5h 3m

Allentown

259 mi in | ~5h 3m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 205.8 mi 3h 43m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 74.6 mi 1h 20m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 18 mi 19m
US Highway 322 17.2 mi 25m
US 322 14.5 mi 20m
Main Street 6.1 mi 9m
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway 4.3 mi 6m
Route 322 4.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 205.8 mi, about 3h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 173

0.6 mi · 1 min · Adams Street
2

Turn right onto US 322

14 mi · 20 min · US 322
3

Continue on US 322

1.2 mi · 2 min · Grant Street
4

Turn right onto US 322

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Meadville Pike
5

Continue on US 322

0.2 mi · 48 sec · 13th Street
6

Turn left onto US 62; US 322; PA 8

0.8 mi · 2 min · Liberty Street
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto US 322

0.2 mi · 15 sec · 8th Street
8

Continue on US 322

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakes To the Sea Highway
9

Continue on US 322

4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322
10

Continue on US 322

2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
11

Continue on US 322

12 mi · 17 min · US Highway 322
12

Continue on US 322

5.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street
13

Continue on US 322

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
14

Continue on US 322

1.6 mi · 2 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
15

Continue on US 322

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
16

Continue on US 322

4.1 mi · 5 min · Route 322
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
18

Merge onto I 80

206 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
19

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
22

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey Use the right lane.
24

Merge onto I 276; PATP

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
26

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
27

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
28

Arrive at destination

State Road

Trip Plan

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 179.5 miles from Cochranton, PA, or about 3h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.8 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 179.5 miles or 3h 37m 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 48m

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 Cochranton, 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 Cochranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 359 miles and 6h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cochranton, 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 205.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 179.5 mi from Cochranton, PA · 3h 37m into the drive

Downtown Corning, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

180 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179.5 miles from Cochranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 205.8 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.

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 334.2
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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour $1 near mile 334.2
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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 334.2
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 334.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.40 one way

$118.81 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $65.00 $130.00
premium $4.92 $69.57 $139.13
diesel $5.64 $79.76 $159.51

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

$59

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 125.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Milton, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger

Mill Hall, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Clearfield, PA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Sheetz, Inc. - Tesla Supercharger

Falls Creek, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 13 ChargePoint Network: 7 Electrify America: 4 eVgo Network: 3 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 APPLEGREEN: 2 FCN: 1 SWTCH: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 107.7 1 $37.70 $17.23
Efficient EV 89.8 1 $31.41 $14.36
EV Truck/SUV 143.6 1 $50.26 $22.98

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cochranton, PA

Evening in Cochranton on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Evening in Croydon on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

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

9 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 57m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cochranton, PA to Croydon, PA covers 359 miles and takes about 6h 57m 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 179.5 miles from Cochranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 359 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 16.8 miles (US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 259.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 334.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cochranton, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

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