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Trip from Croydon, PA to Derry, PA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

267.3 mi

430 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 15m ★
6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m

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 Croydon, PA to Derry, PA covers 267.3 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 206.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.31 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

133.7 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 27m highway drive covering 267.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 206.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 Lincoln Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 1 / Lincoln Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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.
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 1 / Lincoln Highway

Merge onto US 1 / Lincoln Highway toward US 1 North: Morrisville

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
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

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 Derry, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Johnstown and Bedford.

Altoona

213.1 mi in | ~3h 55m

Johnstown

213.1 mi in | ~3h 55m

Bedford

213.4 mi in | ~3h 56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 206.1 mi 3h 43m
Lincoln Highway 44.7 mi 1h 7m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
Pitt Street 2 mi 4m
Rod & Gun Road 2 mi 4m
Matson Road 1.7 mi 4m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Ridge Road 1.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 206.1 mi, about 3h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Derry, 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

206 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Altoona, Johnstown Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn slight right

166 ft · 5 sec
Toward Bedford
10

Turn straight onto US 220 BUS

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Business 220
11

Turn right onto Weber Lane

1.0 mi · 3 min · Weber Lane
12

Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Country Ridge Road
13

Turn right onto US 30

6.0 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
14

Continue on US 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pitt Street
15

Continue on US 30

25 mi · 36 min · Lincoln Highway
16

Continue on US 30

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pitt Street
17

Continue on US 30

13 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Highway
18

Turn right onto PA 259

0.1 mi · 15 sec · PA 259
19

Turn slight left onto Matson Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Matson Road
20

Continue on Ridge Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road
21

Continue on Derry Ridge Road

400 ft · 11 sec · Derry Ridge Road
22

Continue on Rod & Gun Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Rod & Gun Road
23

Continue on Y Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Y Street
24

Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue

370 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Avenue
25

Turn left onto South Chestnut Street

378 ft · 18 sec · South Chestnut Street
26

Turn right onto East 1st Avenue

246 ft · 10 sec · East 1st Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

East 1st Avenue

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 133.7 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 29m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.7 miles or 2h 29m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry, 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 267.3 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 133.7 mi from Croydon, PA · 2h 29m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

134 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

Staten Island, 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 133.7 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 Derry, PA

The final approach into Derry, 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 Derry, 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

$44.31 one way

$88.63 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $48.53 $97.07
premium $4.93 $51.84 $103.68
diesel $5.61 $59.02 $118.03

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

$44

Tolls

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.2 0 $28.07 $12.83
Efficient EV 66.8 0 $23.39 $10.69
EV Truck/SUV 106.9 1 $37.42 $17.11

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 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 data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Wednesday

Local time

2:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 10 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:57PM EDT until April 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Derry, PA

Late night in Derry on Wednesday

Local time

2:06 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

8 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 27m 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 Derry, PA covers 267.3 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, 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 133.7 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 $44.31 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 267.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 1 / Lincoln Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Croydon, PA and Derry, PA, road signs point toward Altoona, Johnstown and Bedford.

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