Croydon, PA to Thompsonville, PA is 323.4 miles and takes about 6h 17m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 70, and Mon/Fayette Expressway, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily within Pennsylvania. It's a highway-focused drive, so expect a good amount of time spent on major interstates. Given the duration and distance, it's a solid day trip for most drivers, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Plan for a straightforward journey with minimal detours off the main path.
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
161.7 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 323.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 93% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 70, and the Mon/Fayette Expressway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 276.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a large portion of your travel. The character is largely that of a high-speed interstate experience, designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. Expect broad lanes and relatively direct progress toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 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 276.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 70. 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.
Driving Effort9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 323.4 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 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
283.8 mi into trip|~5h 14m in|I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
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 I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...
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323.3 mi into trip|~6h 17m in|US 19 / Washington Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 19 / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Thompsonville, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington, Columbus and Fayette City.
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
283.8 mi in|~5h 14m|via I 70
Wheeling
283.8 mi in|~5h 14m|via I 70
New Stanton
283.8 mi in|~5h 14m|via I 70
Washington
284.3 mi in|~5h 15m|via I 70
Columbus
284.3 mi in|~5h 15m|via I 70
Fayette City
299 mi in|~5h 35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
276.8 mi
5h 1m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Street Road
4.2 mi
7m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
Valley Brook Road
2.1 mi
4m
Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 276.8 mi, about 5h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Thompsonville, 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, PATPUse the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, AllentownUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
277 mi·5 hr 1 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·I 70
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New StantonUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
15 mi·20 min·I 70
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
11
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
12
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
13
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
15
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
16
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
17
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
18
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
19
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
20
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
22
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
23
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
24
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
25
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
26
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
27
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
28
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
29
Continue on Valley Brook Road
2.1 mi·4 min·Valley Brook Road
30
Continue on Valley Brook Ramp
447 ft·22 sec·Valley Brook Ramp
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 19
0.1 mi·26 sec·Washington Road
Use the left lane.
32
Arrive at destination
US 19
Trip Plan
For this 323.4-mile journey, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and ensure you complete the 6h 17m drive comfortably. With a fuel cost estimated at $54, you'll want to ensure your tank is full before heading out, especially given the longest stretch of 276.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike where services might be spaced further apart. While only one stop is listed, the flexibility of a single-day trip allows you to add breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly before entering longer highway segments.
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 161.7 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 276.8 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 71 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.7 miles or 3h 1m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thompsonville, 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 323.4 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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 276.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 161.7 mi from Croydon, PA
· 3h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 133.8
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...
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 234.2
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 89.2
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...
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 22.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.62 one way
$107.23 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg113 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$58.72
$117.44
premium
$4.93
$62.72
$125.44
diesel
$5.61
$71.40
$142.81
Estimated Tolls: $36.55
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(276.8 mi)$35.99
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(8 mi)$0.56
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
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$115–$140
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97
1
$33.96
$15.52
Efficient EV
80.9
0
$28.30
$12.94
EV Truck/SUV
129.4
1
$45.28
$20.70
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Late night
in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Thompsonville, PA
Late night
in Thompsonville on Saturday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
162 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 17m 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 Thompsonville, PA covers 323.4 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 70, Mon/Fayette Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.7 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 $53.62 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 21 significant decision points across 323.4 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 Thompsonville, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington, Columbus and Fayette City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
