Trip from Croydon, PA to Collinsburg, PA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

5h 33m

Distance

296 mi

476 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 21m ★

6 AM

5h 34m

8 AM

6h 1m

10 AM

5h 43m

12 PM

5h 41m

3 PM

5h 45m

5 PM

5h 59m

8 PM

5h 26m

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

Planning a trip from Croydon, PA, to Collinsburg, PA? This 296-mile journey typically takes about 5 hours and 33 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll be spending a significant 96% of your time on highways, so expect a streamlined drive. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $49. Since both locations are within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, you won't experience drastic regional changes. This highway-focused route is all about getting you efficiently from point A to point B.

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

148 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 296 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-70, offering a consistent pace for much of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a considerable 276.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. While largely highway, there's also a portion on Street Road, which might offer a slight change in scenery and speed before rejoining the main interstates. Expect a straightforward driving profile designed for steady progress.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 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 276.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 70. 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 Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 296 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 12 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

283.8 mi into trip | ~5h 14m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

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 I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...

6

284.3 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, W...

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	276.8 mi	5h 1m
I 70	6.6 mi	9m
Street Road	4.2 mi	7m
Mount Pleasant Road	3.5 mi	5m
State Road	1.6 mi	3m
Collinsburg Road	1 mi	2m
East Main Street	0.8 mi	1m
Lincoln Highway	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 276.8 mi, about 5h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Collinsburg, 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, PATP Use the right lane.

6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.

7

Merge onto I 276; PATP

277 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit onto I 70

0.4 mi · 54 sec · I 70

Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton Use the slight right lane.

9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

6.2 mi · 8 min · I 70

Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward PA 31: Mt. Pleasant, West Newton

11

Turn right onto PA 31

3.5 mi · 5 min · Mount Pleasant Road

12

Continue on PA 136

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

13

Turn right onto Collinsburg Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Collinsburg Road

14

Turn left onto German Street

317 ft · 8 sec · German Street

15

Arrive at destination

German Street

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 33-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Croydon, PA, to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially if you're tackling it as a single-day trip. With the longest stretch being over 270 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan for one substantial stop about halfway through, perhaps around the 150-mile mark, to refuel and stretch your legs. The estimated fuel cost of $49 is helpful for budgeting, but always keep an eye on your gauge, particularly before heading into longer, less populated highway segments. This route is quite direct, so the main consideration is pacing yourself on the extended highway portions.

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 148 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 276.8 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 65 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148 miles or 2h 46m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collinsburg, 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 296 miles and 5h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 276.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 148 mi from Croydon, PA · 2h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

148 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

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148 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 276.8 miles.

Arriving in Collinsburg, PA

The final approach into Collinsburg, 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 Collinsburg, 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

$49.07 one way

$98.15 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$53.75	$107.49
premium	$4.93	$57.41	$114.81
diesel	$5.61	$65.35	$130.71

Estimated Tolls: $35.99

Pennsylvania Turnpike (276.8 mi) $35.99

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

$49

Tolls

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$110–$135

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	88.8	1	$31.08	$14.21
Efficient EV	74	0	$25.90	$11.84
EV Truck/SUV	118.4	1	$41.44	$18.94

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% 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

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Friday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Collinsburg, PA

Late night in Collinsburg on Friday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

148 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

45 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 33m 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 Collinsburg, PA covers 296 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 70, Street Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 148 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 $49.07 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 12 significant decision points across 296 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.

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

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