Trip from Croydon, PA to Gregg, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 15m

Distance

328.1 mi

528 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 3m ★

6 AM

6h 15m

8 AM

6h 41m

10 AM

6h 24m

12 PM

6h 22m

3 PM

6h 25m

5 PM

6h 39m

8 PM

6h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Gregg, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to Gregg, PA covers 328.1 miles and takes about 6h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 295.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.39 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

164 miles from Croydon, PA

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	295.6 mi	5h 21m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	18.8 mi	26m
Street Road	4.2 mi	7m
Noblestown Road	3.3 mi	5m
State Road	1.6 mi	3m
West Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
Gregg Station Road	0.5 mi	1m
Nike Site Road	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 295.6 mi, about 5h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

296 mi · 5 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 2 min

Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

Keep slight right at fork

353 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 376; US 22

19 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 65 Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 34 sec

Toward Carnegie Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on Jane Street

444 ft · 17 sec · Jane Street

Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Mansfield Boulevard

Continue on West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Continue on Noblestown Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Noblestown Road

Turn left onto Nike Site Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Nike Site Road

Turn right onto Gregg Station Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Gregg Station Road

Arrive at destination

Gregg Station Road

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

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 295.6 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 72 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164 miles or 3h 3m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gregg, 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 328.1 miles and 6h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 295.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

164 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 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164 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 295.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 304.6

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

2.7 mi

Mohan's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2.3 mi

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 304.6

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 46.9

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Mohan's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 304.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14127933121

Visit website

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 304.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127958666

Visit website

Vickey's Soul Grill | Restaurant & Catering

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 304.6

Penn Hills Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14125965367

Visit website

Eat'n Park

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 304.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+14122423700

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 281.2

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Jodi B's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 304.6

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14128233340

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 281.2

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 23.4

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 322.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

302.6 mi into trip | ~5h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

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 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...

322.2 mi into trip | ~6h 3m in

Take the exit toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

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 65 Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

322.4 mi into trip | ~6h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Carnegie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Carnegie

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.39 one way

$108.79 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$59.57	$119.15
premium	$4.93	$63.63	$127.26
diesel	$5.61	$72.44	$144.88

Estimated Tolls: $38.43

Pennsylvania Turnpike (295.6 mi) $38.43

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

$54

Tolls

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$118–$143

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	98.4	1	$34.45	$15.75
Efficient EV	82	0	$28.71	$13.12
EV Truck/SUV	131.2	1	$45.93	$21.00

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

3:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Gregg, PA

Afternoon in Gregg on Saturday

Local time

3:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

164 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

7 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 15m 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.

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...

328.1 mi in 6h 15m, mostly highway — 295.6 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 295.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 328.1 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 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; at 302.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Gregg, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Pittsburgh.

Monroeville

302.6 mi in | ~5h 34m

Pittsburgh

303.2 mi in | ~5h 36m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 15m. Total distance: 328.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 295.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $38.43 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gregg, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gregg, PA before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Esta Esta Restaurant

Esta Esta Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

Mohan's Restaurant

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

Vickey's Soul Grill | Restaurant & Catering

Eat'n Park

The Village

Jodi B's Restaurant

EVgo Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

Elmwood Park Zoo

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Croydon, PA

Gregg, PA

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 15m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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