Trip from Gettysburg, PA to Croydon, PA

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

153.6 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 26m ★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m

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

Downtown Gettysburg, PA, PA

Gettysburg, PA

Jay Brand

Trip Overview

The drive from Gettysburg, PA to Croydon, PA covers 153.6 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on York Street, Hanover Street, Hanover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.42 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.8 miles from Gettysburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 153.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
York Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Gettysburg, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
York Street Unavailable Refreshing
Hanover Street Unavailable Refreshing
Hanover Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 76 Unavailable Refreshing
I 76 East Unavailable Refreshing
Pennsylvania Turnpike Unavailable Refreshing
PA 132 Unavailable Refreshing
Street Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lincoln Square

315 ft · 12 sec · Lincoln Square
2

Exit the rotary onto York Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · York Street
3

Turn straight onto Hanover Street

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Hanover Street
4

Continue on Hanover Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road
5

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
6

Merge slight left

27 mi · 34 min
7

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 76 East: Philadelphia
10

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

116 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · PA 132: Street Road
12

Turn left onto Street Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
13

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.8 miles from Gettysburg, PA, or about 1h 18m 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.8 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 2h 7m

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 Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 153.6 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gettysburg, 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 76.8 mi from Gettysburg, PA · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

77 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Gettysburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$25.42 one way

$50.83 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $27.81 $55.62
premium $4.92 $29.76 $59.53
diesel $5.64 $34.12 $68.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.1 0 $16.13 $7.37
Efficient EV 38.4 0 $13.44 $6.14
EV Truck/SUV 61.4 0 $21.50 $9.83

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Gettysburg, PA

Late night in Gettysburg on Monday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Monday

Local time

1:31 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 35m 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 Gettysburg, PA to Croydon, PA covers 153.6 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are York Street, Hanover Street, Hanover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.8 miles from Gettysburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.42 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Gettysburg, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gettysburg, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gettysburg, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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