Croydon, PA to Beaverdale, PA is 239.5 miles and takes about 4h 38m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Pennsylvania. Expect a fairly straightforward trip focused on efficient travel, making it a good option for a single-day journey. With only one recommended stop and a high percentage of highway driving, this route is designed for getting from point A to point B without many detours.
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
119.7 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 239.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 206.1 miles. While the profile is predominantly highway, the inclusion of Burnt House Road and I 99 suggests a transition to another major interstate as you get closer to your destination. Prepare for a journey that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 206.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Burnt House Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 239.5 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 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.2 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP
8
6.8 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
7
213.1 mi into trip|~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward Altoona, Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Altoona, Johnstown
7
213.9 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Croydon, PA and Beaverdale, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Johnstown and Osterburg.
Altoona
213.1 mi in|~3h 55m
Johnstown
213.1 mi in|~3h 55m
Osterburg
220.3 mi in|~4h 5m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
206.1 mi
3h 43m
Burnt House Road
8.4 mi
14m
I 99
6.1 mi
6m
Street Road
4.2 mi
7m
Heritage Road
4.2 mi
7m
Shawnee Road
3.6 mi
6m
State Road
1.6 mi
3m
Lumber Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 206.1 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Beaverdale, PA.
1
Start on State Road
1.6 mi·3 min·State Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
4.2 mi·7 min·Street Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
4
Merge onto US 1
0.3 mi·26 sec·Lincoln Highway
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 276, PATPUse the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, AllentownUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
206 mi·3 hr 43 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward Altoona, JohnstownUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi·42 sec·Business 220
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
12
Merge onto I 99; US 220
6.1 mi·6 min·I 99; US 220
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward PA 869: St. Clairsville, Osterburg
14
Turn left onto PA 869
1.5 mi·2 min·Lumber Street
15
Continue on PA 869
0.2 mi·23 sec·William Penn Road
16
Turn left
185 ft·8 sec
17
Turn slight right onto PA 869
0.3 mi·32 sec·Heritage Road
18
Turn right onto PA 869
130 ft·2 sec·Central Street
19
Continue on PA 869
0.1 mi·12 sec·Heritage Drive
20
Continue on PA 869
445 ft·8 sec·Heritage Road
21
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 869
3.8 mi·6 min·Heritage Road
22
Turn right onto PA 869
8.4 mi·14 min·Burnt House Road
23
Continue on PA 869
3.5 mi·6 min·Shawnee Road
24
Turn slight right onto PA 869
0.1 mi·15 sec·Railroad Street
25
Continue on PA 869
0.2 mi·18 sec·Shawnee Road
26
Turn right onto PA 869
0.4 mi·46 sec·Cameron Avenue
27
Turn right onto PA 869
0.2 mi·31 sec·Cedar Street
28
Arrive at destination
Cedar Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m estimated drive time, starting in the morning will allow you to comfortably reach Beaverdale, PA within daylight hours. The route has a high highway share, so plan for efficient travel with minimal stops; only one is factored into the data. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the $40 budget suggests moderate consumption for the 239.5 miles. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is over 200 miles, so ensure you're comfortable with extended periods of highway driving before you depart.
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 119.7 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.1 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 53 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.7 miles or 2h 14m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaverdale, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Croydon, 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 Croydon, PA
This is one driving day of about 239.5 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Croydon, 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 206.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.7 mi from Croydon, PA
· 2h 14m into the drive
The midpoint is around 119.7 miles from Croydon, 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 206.1 miles.
Arriving in Beaverdale, PA
The final approach into Beaverdale, 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 Beaverdale, 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
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...
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 132.1
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 239.5
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 90.8
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...
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
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 24.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.53 one way
$77.05 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$43.36
$86.73
premium
$4.95
$46.71
$93.42
diesel
$5.98
$56.39
$112.77
Estimated Tolls: $26.80
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(206.1 mi)$26.80
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
$39
Tolls
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.9
0
$25.15
$11.50
Efficient EV
59.9
0
$20.96
$9.58
EV Truck/SUV
95.8
1
$33.53
$15.33
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Morning
in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beaverdale, PA
Morning
in Beaverdale on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Hilltown, PA
120 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
5 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 38m 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 Croydon, PA to Beaverdale, PA covers 239.5 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Burnt House Road, I 99. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.7 miles from Croydon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.53 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 18 significant decision points across 239.5 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 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Croydon, PA and Beaverdale, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Johnstown and Osterburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Johnstown Flood National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
