Trip from Croydon, PA to Guilford Siding, PA

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

172.5 mi

278 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 13m ★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m

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

Downtown Guilford Siding, PA, PA

Guilford Siding, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to Guilford Siding, PA covers 172.5 miles and takes about 3h 25m 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 $28.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

86.3 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 172.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Croydon, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Guilford Siding, 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
I 81 Unavailable Refreshing
US 11 South Unavailable Refreshing
Harrisburg Pike 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 Guilford Siding, PA.

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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

125 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg
9

Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

515 ft · 17 sec · US 11 South: Carlisle
10

Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
11

Continue on North Hanover Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Hanover Street
12

Turn right onto West North Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · West North Street
13

Turn left onto North West Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North West Street
14

Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road
15

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 29 sec
16

Merge slight left

31 mi · 36 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Ave

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Wayne Ave
18

Turn left onto Wayne Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Wayne Avenue
19

Continue on Wayne Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Road
20

Turn left onto New Franklin Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · New Franklin Road
21

Turn right onto Guilford Station Road

1.3 mi · 4 min · Guilford Station Road
22

Turn sharp right onto Church Road

92 ft · 4 sec · Church Road
23

Arrive at your destination

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 86.3 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 42m 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.3 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford Siding, 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 172.5 miles and 3h 25m.

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 86.3 mi from Croydon, PA · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

86 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.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.3 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Guilford Siding, PA

The final approach into Guilford Siding, 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 Guilford Siding, 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

$28.54 one way

$57.09 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $31.23 $62.47
premium $4.92 $33.43 $66.85
diesel $5.64 $38.32 $76.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.8 0 $18.11 $8.28
Efficient EV 43.1 0 $15.09 $6.90
EV Truck/SUV 69 0 $24.15 $11.04

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Evening in Croydon on Sunday

Local time

7:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Guilford Siding, PA

Evening in Guilford Siding on Sunday

Local time

7:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

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

3h 25m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Guilford Siding, PA covers 172.5 miles and takes about 3h 25m 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 86.3 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 $28.54 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Croydon, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Croydon, PA to Guilford Siding, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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