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Trip from Croydon, PA to Russellton, PA

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

Drive Time

5h 59m

Distance

318.2 mi

512 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 47m ★
6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 52m

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

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Downtown Russellton, PA, PA

Russellton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to Russellton, PA covers 318.2 miles and takes about 5h 59m 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, Little Deer Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 304.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.75 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

159.1 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 318.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 59m highway drive covering 318.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 304.5 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 304.5 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 318.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 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
7
311.5 mi into trip | ~5h 43m in

Take the exit toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
6
312 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Cheswick, Springdale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Cheswick, Springdale

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 304.5 mi 5h 30m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
Little Deer Creek Road 2.7 mi 6m
Little Deer Creek Valley Road 1.8 mi 4m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Russellton Road 0.6 mi 1m
Freeport Road 0.5 mi 1m
Lincoln Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 304.5 mi, about 5h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

304 mi · 5 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Cheswick, Springdale
10

Turn straight onto Freeport Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Freeport Road
11

Turn left onto Pearl Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Pearl Avenue
12

Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
13

Continue on Russellton Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Russellton Road
14

Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
15

Continue on Little Deer Creek Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Little Deer Creek Road
16

Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Little Deer Creek Valley Road
17

Turn left onto Michael Road

504 ft · 14 sec · Michael Road
18

Arrive at destination

Michael Road

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 159.1 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 304.5 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 70 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.1 miles or 2h 58m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Russellton, 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 318.2 miles and 5h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 304.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 159.1 mi from Croydon, PA · 2h 58m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.1 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 304.5 miles.

Arriving in Russellton, PA

The final approach into Russellton, 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 Russellton, 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.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 32.9
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 131.7
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 241.4
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 87.8
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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 ~32 min detour $1 near mile 21.9
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 21.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.75 one way

$105.51 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $57.78 $115.55
premium $4.93 $61.71 $123.42
diesel $5.61 $70.25 $140.51

Estimated Tolls: $39.58

Pennsylvania Turnpike (304.5 mi) $39.58

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

$53

Tolls

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$117–$142

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Adamsburg, Pennsylvania

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Blink

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Somerset, Pennsylvania

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla: 5 Other: 3 Blink: 1 EV Connect: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.5 1 $33.41 $15.27
Efficient EV 79.6 0 $27.84 $12.73
EV Truck/SUV 127.3 1 $44.55 $20.36

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 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

Morning in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

7:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Russellton, PA

Morning in Russellton on Saturday

Local time

7:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Hancock, MD

159 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

12 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

5h 59m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Russellton, PA covers 318.2 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, Little Deer Creek Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 159.1 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 $52.75 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 318.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

The route from Croydon, PA to Russellton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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