Trip from Croydon, PA to Ellport, PA

Drive Time

6h 36m

Distance

353.2 mi

568 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 25m ★

6 AM

6h 37m

8 AM

7h 1m

10 AM

6h 45m

12 PM

6h 43m

3 PM

6h 47m

5 PM

7h 0m

8 PM

6h 30m

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 Ellport, PA covers 353.2 miles and takes about 6h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 339.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.44 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

176.6 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 36m highway drive covering 353.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 339.3 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 18 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 339.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. You will hit about 14 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 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 353.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 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 14 key points

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

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | Street Road

Turn right onto Street Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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

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

346.3 mi into trip | ~6h 21m in

Take the exit toward PA 18: Ellwood City, Beaver Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward PA 18: Ellwood City, Beaver Falls

347.9 mi into trip | ~6h 23m in | PA 351 / Arthur Street

Turn right onto PA 351 / Arthur Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	339.3 mi	6h 8m
Street Road	4.2 mi	7m
5th Avenue	1.7 mi	3m
State Road	1.6 mi	3m
West Lawrence Avenue	1.3 mi	3m
Big Beaver Boulevard	1.3 mi	2m
Portersville Road	1.1 mi	2m
Fountain Avenue	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 339.3 mi, about 6h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on State Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

Turn right onto Street Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 1 North: Trenton

Merge onto US 1

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

Toward US 1 North: Morrisville

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 276, PATP Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

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

Merge onto I 276; PATP

339 mi · 6 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Exit 13 Toward PA 18: Ellwood City, Beaver Falls Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto PA 18

1.3 mi · 2 min · Big Beaver Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto PA 351

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Arthur Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto PA 351

1.7 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue

Continue on PA 351

1.3 mi · 3 min · West Lawrence Avenue

Turn left onto PA 351 Truck

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 5th Street

Turn right onto PA 65; PA 288; PA 351 Truck

0.5 mi · 1 min · Fountain Avenue

Continue on PA 488

1.1 mi · 2 min · Portersville Road

Turn left onto Jamison Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Jamison Avenue

Turn right onto 3rd Street

89 ft · 3 sec · 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

3rd Street

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 176.6 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 3h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 339.3 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 176.6 miles or 3h 16m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ellport, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Croydon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 353.2 miles and 6h 36m.

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 339.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.6 mi from Croydon, PA · 3h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

177 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.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.6 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 339.3 miles.

Arriving in Ellport, PA

The final approach into Ellport, 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 Ellport, 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.

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 134

View on nps.gov

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 36.5

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 243.6

View on nps.gov

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $1 near mile 24.4

View on nps.gov

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 85.3

View on nps.gov

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 ~34 min detour Free near mile 24.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.44 one way

$116.89 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$63.95	$127.90
premium	$4.92	$68.44	$136.89
diesel	$5.64	$78.47	$156.94

Estimated Tolls: $44.11

Pennsylvania Turnpike (339.3 mi) $44.11

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

$58

Tolls

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$128–$153

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	106	1	$37.09	$16.95
Efficient EV	88.3	1	$30.90	$14.13
EV Truck/SUV	141.3	1	$49.45	$22.60

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 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

Croydon, PA

Morning in Croydon on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ellport, PA

Morning in Ellport on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

177 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

4 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

6h 36m 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 Ellport, PA covers 353.2 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, 5th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 176.6 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 $58.44 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 from Croydon, PA to Ellport, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Croydon, PA to Ellport, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Ellport, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Flight 93 National Memorial

Independence National Historical Park

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Croydon, PA

Ellport, PA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 36m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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