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Trip from Croydon, PA to Brush Valley, PA

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

Drive Time

5h 22m

Distance

267.4 mi

430 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 9m ★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 15m

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

Downtown Brush Valley, PA, PA

Brush Valley, PA

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to Brush Valley, PA covers 267.4 miles and takes about 5h 22m 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 $44.33 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

133.7 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 267.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 22m drive with frequent turns across 267.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Brush Valley, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Street Road
US 1 North
Lincoln Highway
I 276
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Altoona
Business 220
I 99

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Street Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Brush Valley, 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
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

206 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
8

Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Altoona, Johnstown
9

Turn left onto Business 220

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Business 220
10

Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
12

Merge slight left

2.4 mi · 2 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna

0.4 mi · 50 sec · PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna
14

Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road

3.8 mi · 5 min · Quaker Valley Road
15

Continue on Eichler Road

10 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road
16

Continue on Clear Shade Drive

11 mi · 14 min · Clear Shade Drive
17

Continue on Scalp Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

144 ft · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue
19

Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
20

Continue on Bedford Street

3.2 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street
21

Continue on Clinton Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Clinton Street
22

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
23

Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
24

Turn left onto Broad Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
25

At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Laurel Avenue
26

At the end of the road, turn right onto Strayer Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Strayer Street
27

Continue on Harold Avenue

15 mi · 23 min · Harold Avenue
28

Turn left onto Valley View Road

351 ft · 15 sec · Valley View Road
29

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 133.7 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 41m 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 59 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.7 miles or 2h 41m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brush Valley, 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 267.4 miles and 5h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 133.7 mi from Croydon, PA · 2h 41m into the drive

borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chambersburg, PA

134 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

Elkton, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chambersburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.7 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brush Valley, PA

The final approach into Brush Valley, 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 Brush Valley, 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

$44.33 one way

$88.66 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $48.55 $97.11
premium $4.93 $51.86 $103.72
diesel $5.61 $59.04 $118.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.2 0 $28.08 $12.84
Efficient EV 66.9 0 $23.40 $10.70
EV Truck/SUV 107 1 $37.44 $17.11

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Morning in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

7:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brush Valley, PA

Morning in Brush Valley on Saturday

Local time

7:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

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 22m 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 Brush Valley, PA covers 267.4 miles and takes about 5h 22m 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 133.7 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 $44.33 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 is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Brush Valley, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Croydon, PA to Brush Valley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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