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Trip from Croydon, PA to Walker, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 41m

Distance

297.5 mi

479 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

22 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 28m ★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m

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 Walker, PA covers 297.5 miles and takes about 5h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, University Drive, PA 982 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 261.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.32 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

148.7 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 41m. Total distance: 297.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 41m highway drive covering 297.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and University Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 261.7 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 22 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 261.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and University Drive. You will hit about 15 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 297.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.9 miles (US 1 / Lincoln Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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.
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 1 / Lincoln Highway

Merge onto US 1 / Lincoln Highway toward US 1 North: Morrisville

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
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
268.7 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in

Take the exit toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

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 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Croydon, PA to Walker, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Uniontown along the way.

Uniontown

268.7 mi in | ~4h 57m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 261.7 mi 4h 45m
University Drive 8 mi 9m
PA 982 8 mi 13m
State Route 31 6 mi 9m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
Memorial Boulevard 4 mi 4m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Blackstone Road 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 261.7 mi, about 4h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

262 mi · 4 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn right onto PA 31

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
10

Continue on PA 31

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill
11

Turn left onto PA 982

8.0 mi · 13 min · PA 982
12

Turn left onto US 119

4.0 mi · 4 min · Memorial Boulevard
13

Turn straight onto US 119

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Blackstone Road
14

Merge onto US 119

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Morrell Avenue
15

Turn slight right onto US 119

8.0 mi · 9 min · University Drive
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Gallatin Avenue
17

Turn sharp right onto Bute Road

392 ft · 16 sec · Bute Road
18

Turn left onto Oliver Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oliver Boulevard
19

Turn right onto Gun Club Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Gun Club Road
20

Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Lincoln Avenue
21

Turn left onto Solomon Circle

136 ft · 5 sec · Solomon Circle
22

Arrive at destination

Solomon Circle

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 148.7 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.7 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 65 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.7 miles or 2h 47m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walker, 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 297.5 miles and 5h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 261.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 148.7 mi from Croydon, PA · 2h 47m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

149 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.7 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 261.7 miles.

Arriving in Walker, PA

The final approach into Walker, 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 Walker, 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.

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 133.3
View on nps.gov
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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 30.8
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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 235.9
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 297.5
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 ~31 min detour Free near mile 92.3
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 ~33 min detour $1 near mile 20.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.32 one way

$98.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $54.02 $108.04
premium $4.93 $57.70 $115.39
diesel $5.61 $65.68 $131.37

Estimated Tolls: $34.02

Pennsylvania Turnpike (261.7 mi) $34.02

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

$49

Tolls

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$108–$133

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bensalem, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bristol, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bensalem, PA Rechargery Relay - Bristol Road

Bensalem, PA

IONNA

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bensalem, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Middletown Township, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Washington, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon Philadelphia Mills (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Middletown Township Municipal Center

Langhorne, PA

FLO

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 5 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 IONNA: 1 FLO: 1 EV Connect: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.3 1 $31.24 $14.28
Efficient EV 74.4 0 $26.03 $11.90
EV Truck/SUV 119 1 $41.65 $19.04

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 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

Evening in Croydon on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Walker, PA

Evening in Walker on Thursday

Local time

6:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

149 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

1 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 41m 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 Walker, PA covers 297.5 miles and takes about 5h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, University Drive, PA 982. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 148.7 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 $49.32 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 297.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.9 miles (US 1 / Lincoln Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Croydon, PA to Walker, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Uniontown along the way.

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