Origin
Darlington, PA
Afternoon in Darlington on Monday
Local time
12:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Darlington, PA to Croydon, PA
Drive Time
6h 32m
Distance
353.3 mi
569 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 20m
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6 AM
6h 33m
8 AM
6h 57m
10 AM
6h 41m
12 PM
6h 39m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 56m
8 PM
6h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Darlington, PA to Croydon, PA covers 353.3 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Wallace Run Road, Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 339.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.46 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
176.6 miles from Darlington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 32m highway drive covering 353.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Wallace Run Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 339.8 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 12 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 339.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Wallace Run Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 168; PA 551 / Market Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 32m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 168; PA 551 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 168; PA 551 / Market Street
Turn left onto PA 168; PA 551 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
347.3 mi into trip
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~6h 22m 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
351.7 mi into trip
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~6h 29m in
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State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 339.8 mi | 6h 8m |
| Wallace Run Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Big Beaver Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Darlington Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 49th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 339.8 mi, about 6h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darlington, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on PA 168
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto PA 168; PA 551
340 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
3
Continue on PA 168; PA 551
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Darlington Road
4
Turn left onto PA 551
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallace Run Road
5
Continue on PA 551
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
49th Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Big Beaver Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 76
8
Merge onto I 76; PATP
340 mi
·
6 hr 8 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
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 176.6 miles from Darlington, PA, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 339.8 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.6 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 23m
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 Darlington, 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 Darlington, PA
This is one driving day of about 353.3 miles and 6h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Darlington, 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 339.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 176.6 mi from Darlington, PA · 3h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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 176.6 miles from Darlington, 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 339.8 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.46 one way
$116.92 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $63.97 | $127.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $68.46 | $136.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.49 | $156.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $44.18
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(339.8 mi)
$44.18
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
$58
Tolls
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$128–$153
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106 | 1 | $37.10 | $16.96 |
| Efficient EV | 88.3 | 1 | $30.91 | $14.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.3 | 1 | $49.46 | $22.61 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Monday
Local time
12:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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51°F
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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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 32m 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 Darlington, PA to Croydon, PA covers 353.3 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Wallace Run Road, Street Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.6 miles from Darlington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.46 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 32m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 168; PA 551 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Darlington, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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