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Trip from Economy, PA to Croydon, PA

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

Drive Time

6h 28m

Distance

345.7 mi

556 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 16m ★
6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 21m

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

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Downtown Economy, PA, PA

Economy, PA

Patricia Bozan

Trip Overview

The drive from Economy, PA to Croydon, PA covers 345.7 miles and takes about 6h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Ohio River Boulevard, Freedom Crider Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 324.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.31 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

172.9 miles from Economy, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 324.3 mi 5h 52m
Ohio River Boulevard 4.9 mi 5m
Freedom Crider Road 4.4 mi 6m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
Freedom Road 2.5 mi 4m
State Road 1.6 mi 2m
Crows Run Road 1.5 mi 2m
Merchant Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 324.3 mi, about 5h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Economy, PA and Croydon, PA.

1

Start on this road

46 ft · 8 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Lenz Avenue

121 ft · 7 sec · Lenz Avenue
3

Turn right onto 17th Street

354 ft · 21 sec · 17th Street
4

Turn left onto PA 989

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Duss Avenue
5

Turn right onto 14th Street

0.2 mi · 57 sec · 14th Street
6

Turn right onto Merchant Street

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Merchant Street
7

Turn right onto PA 65

4.9 mi · 5 min · Ohio River Boulevard
8

Turn right onto Crows Run Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
9

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.0 mi · 2 min · Freedom Crider Road
10

Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

102 ft · 1 sec · Freedom Crider Road
11

Continue on Freedom Crider Road

2.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
12

Continue on Freedom Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto US 19

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Perry Highway
Use the right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
17

Merge onto I 76; PATP

324 mi · 5 hr 52 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
21

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 172.9 miles from Economy, PA, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 324.3 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 76 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 172.9 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 18m

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 Economy, 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 Economy, PA

This is one driving day of about 345.7 miles and 6h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Economy, 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 324.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

173 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

Murrysville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 172.9 miles from Economy, 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 324.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 222.3

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 222.3

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74.1

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.4

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

Persichetti's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.4

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17245275553

Visit website

The Nest Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $40 to $50 mile 49.4

Jeannette, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17245279880

Visit website

China Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.4

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+17248634483

Visit website

Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 24.7

Glenshaw, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+14127673500

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 98.8

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.8

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.8

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 98.8

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 49.4

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 49.4

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 49.4

Adamsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.8

Somerset, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 321

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 321

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 344.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lenz Avenue

Turn left onto Lenz Avenue

Navigation decision point

8
14.4 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

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 I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
7
14.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
339.8 mi into trip | ~6h 17m 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
344.2 mi into trip | ~6h 25m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.31 one way

$114.63 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $62.77 $125.54
premium $4.93 $67.04 $134.09
diesel $5.61 $76.33 $152.65

Estimated Tolls: $42.17

Pennsylvania Turnpike (324.3 mi) $42.17

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

$57

Tolls

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$124–$149

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 121 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Adamsburg, Pennsylvania

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Blink

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Somerset, Pennsylvania

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla: 5 Other: 3 Blink: 1 EV Connect: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 103.7 1 $36.30 $16.59
Efficient EV 86.4 0 $30.25 $13.83
EV Truck/SUV 138.3 1 $48.40 $22.12

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

40 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Economy, PA

Afternoon in Economy on Saturday

Local time

3:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

3:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

173 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

2 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 28m 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.

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 214.6
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 ~7 min detour Free near mile 310
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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 107.3
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 ~34 min detour Free near mile 250.4
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 321.9
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 321.9
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 6h 28m highway drive covering 345.7 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Ohio River Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 324.3 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 21 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 324.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Ohio River Boulevard. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lenz Avenue.

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 345.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Lenz Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 345.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Economy, PA to Croydon, PA covers 345.7 miles and takes about 6h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Ohio River Boulevard, Freedom Crider 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 172.9 miles from Economy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.31 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 345.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (Lenz Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Economy, PA to Croydon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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