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Trip from Croydon, PA to Meridian, PA

Data updated 58 minutes ago

Drive Time

6h 28m

Distance

338.9 mi

545 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 16m ★
6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 21m

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 Meridian, PA covers 338.9 miles and takes about 6h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pittsburgh Road, William Flinn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 313.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.19 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

169.5 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 28m highway drive covering 338.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pittsburgh Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 313.1 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 16 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 313.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pittsburgh Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 338.9 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 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 13 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.
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
8
320.1 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in

Take the exit toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler

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 39 Toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler
8
320.3 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 8 North: Butler

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 8 North: Butler

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 Meridian, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh and Butler.

Pittsburgh

320.1 mi in | ~5h 52m

Butler

320.1 mi in | ~5h 52m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 313.1 mi 5h 40m
Pittsburgh Road 10.2 mi 16m
William Flinn Highway 4.3 mi 7m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
McCalmont Road 2.3 mi 4m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Meridian Road 1.5 mi 3m
Lincoln Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 313.1 mi, about 5h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

313 mi · 5 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 53 sec
Exit 39 Toward PA 8: Butler Valley, Pittsburgh, Butler Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

498 ft · 11 sec
Toward PA 8 North: Butler Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto PA 8

4.3 mi · 7 min · William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on PA 8

10 mi · 16 min · Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn left onto McCalmont Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · McCalmont Road
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn right onto Meridian Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Meridian Road
14

Turn right onto Dershimer Avenue

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Dershimer Avenue
15

Turn right onto Hopewell Avenue

447 ft · 19 sec · Hopewell Avenue
16

Arrive at destination

Hopewell Avenue

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 169.5 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 313.1 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 169.5 miles or 3h 9m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meridian, 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 338.9 miles and 6h 28m.

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 313.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 169.5 mi from Croydon, PA · 3h 9m into the drive

town in Allegany County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

169 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 169.5 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 313.1 miles.

Arriving in Meridian, PA

The final approach into Meridian, 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 Meridian, 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

$56.19 one way

$112.37 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $61.54 $123.07
premium $4.93 $65.73 $131.45
diesel $5.61 $74.82 $149.65

Estimated Tolls: $40.70

Pennsylvania Turnpike (313.1 mi) $40.70

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

$56

Tolls

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$122–$147

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.7 1 $35.58 $16.27
Efficient EV 84.7 0 $29.65 $13.56
EV Truck/SUV 135.6 1 $47.45 $21.69

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 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.

Forecast data refreshed 58 minutes ago

Origin

Croydon, PA

Evening in Croydon on Tuesday

Local time

8:52 PM

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 7:38PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Meridian, PA

Evening in Meridian on Tuesday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Cuba, NY

169 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

10 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 28m 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 Meridian, PA covers 338.9 miles and takes about 6h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pittsburgh Road, William Flinn Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.5 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 $56.19 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 338.9 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.
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.
Between Croydon, PA and Meridian, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh and Butler.

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