Origin
Croydon, PA
Evening in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Dunkard, PA
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
321.6 mi
518 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 43m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 24m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dunkard, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Dunkard, PA covers 321.6 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Street Road, US 1 North, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.22 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
160.8 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 17m drive with frequent turns across 321.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Street Road 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Dunkard, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 276 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Three Mile Hill | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Dunkard, 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
3
Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 1 North: Trenton
4
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 276, PATP
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
7
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
262 mi
·
4 hr 45 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
9
Turn right onto State Route 31
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 31
10
Continue on Three Mile Hill
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Three Mile Hill
11
Turn left
8.0 mi
·
13 min
12
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Blackstone Road
14
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
15
Turn slight right onto University Drive
13 mi
·
15 min
·
University Drive
16
Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Fairchance, Smithfield
18
Turn right onto Big Six Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Big Six Road
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
20
Continue on Morgantown Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Street
21
Continue on Morgantown Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Morgantown Road
22
Turn right onto Home Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Home Street
23
Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Eighty Eight Road
24
Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holbert Stretch
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobtown Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bobtown Road
26
Turn right onto Taylortown Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylortown Road
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Taylortown Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Taylortown Road
28
Continue on Taylortown Road
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Taylortown Road
29
Turn left onto Shelby Lane
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shelby Lane
30
Arrive at your destination
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 160.8 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 3h 8m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.8 miles or 3h 8m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunkard, 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 321.6 miles and 6h 17m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.8 mi from Croydon, PA · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.8 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunkard, PA
The final approach into Dunkard, 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 Dunkard, 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
$53.22 one way
$106.43 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $58.23 | $116.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $62.32 | $124.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.45 | $142.90 |
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: 112.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.77 | $15.44 |
| Efficient EV | 80.4 | 0 | $28.14 | $12.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.6 | 1 | $45.02 | $20.58 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Destination
Dunkard, PA
Evening in Dunkard on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
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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
17 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 17m 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 Croydon, PA to Dunkard, PA covers 321.6 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Street Road, US 1 North, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.8 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 $53.22 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Dunkard, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Croydon, PA to Dunkard, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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