Origin
Dallastown, PA
Morning in Dallastown on Wednesday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dallastown, PA to Croydon, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
115 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
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6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dallastown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 115-mile drive from Dallastown, PA to Croydon, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 30, and US 222, making it a straightforward journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, this highway-focused drive offers an efficient way to travel within Pennsylvania. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric nature, you won't need to break it up with an overnight stay. It's a practical option for moving between locations within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Dallastown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for 86% of this 115-mile journey. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of about 65 miles. While primarily on major arteries, the route involves key segments on US 30 and US 222, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel on well-maintained highways, minimizing complex navigation or slower local roads for most of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 65 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Lombard Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 115 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 0.3 miles (North Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 43 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Lombard Street
Turn left onto North Lombard Street
Navigation decision point
6
43 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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Colonel Howard Boulevard
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
6
43.2 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
7
109.1 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
113.5 mi into trip
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~2h 21m in
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State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State 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 Dallastown, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Pa Turnpike.
Patp
42.8 mi in
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~1h 1m
Pa Turnpike
42.8 mi in
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~1h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 65 mi | 1h 9m |
| US 30 | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| US 222 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| Freysville Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Lombard Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Frysville Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 65 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallastown, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on PA 214
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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South Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Broad Street
371 ft
·
13 sec
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East Broad Street
3
Turn left onto North Lombard Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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North Lombard Street
4
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
5
Continue on Lombard Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lombard Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on Freysville Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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Freysville Road
7
Continue on Frysville Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Frysville Road
8
Continue on Kreutz Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Kreutz Creek Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
10
Merge onto US 30
18 mi
·
24 min
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US 30
11
Take the exit onto US 222
16 mi
·
19 min
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US 222
Toward US 222 North: Reading
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
13
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
16
Merge onto I 76; PATP
65 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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State Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 24-minute drive, departing in the morning is recommended to avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you approach Croydon. Since the longest stretch is 65 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan for your first fuel or rest stop around that point if needed. The total fuel cost is estimated at $19, so keep your tank at a comfortable level. This route is short enough that you can be flexible with your timing and enjoy a less rushed experience, but be mindful of the highway share and maintain appropriate speeds.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.5 miles from Dallastown, PA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dallastown, 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 Dallastown, PA
This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dallastown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 65 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Dallastown, PA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Dallastown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65 miles.
Arriving in Croydon, PA
The final approach into Croydon, 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 Croydon, 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
$19.07 one way
$38.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.30 | $44.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(65 mi)
$8.45
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
$19
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Morning in Croydon on Wednesday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dallastown, PA to Croydon, PA covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 30, US 222. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Dallastown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 115 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 0.3 miles (North Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 43 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.2 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Dallastown, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Pa Turnpike.
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