Drive Time
5h
Distance
265.4 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
The drive from Croydon, PA to Meyersdale, PA covers 265.4 miles and takes about 5h 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 $42.69 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
132.7 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 5h drive with frequent turns across 265.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 276 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 219 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ramada Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pleasant Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Meyersdale, PA.
Start on State Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
Continue on Ramada Road
Continue on North Pleasant Avenue
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn slight right onto Berlin Plank Road
Take the ramp slight right toward US 219 South
Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 219 Business: Meyersdale, Garrett
Turn left onto Mason Dixon Highway
Continue on Grant Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Keep slight right to continue on Meyers Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.7 miles or 2h 30m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meyersdale, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Croydon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 265.4 miles and 5h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.7 mi from Croydon, PA · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 132.7 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Meyersdale, 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 Meyersdale, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$42.69 one way
$85.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $48.05 | $96.11 |
| premium | $4.95 | $51.76 | $103.53 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $62.48 | $124.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.87 | $12.74 |
| Efficient EV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.22 | $10.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.2 | 1 | $37.16 | $16.99 |
Gas CO2
93 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Meyersdale on Saturday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Corning, NY
133 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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