The drive from Hartley, PA to Croydon, PA covers 212.4 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, Street Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 198.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.21 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
106.2 miles from Hartley, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 212.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 4h 2m highway drive covering 212.4 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 198.2 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 15 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 198.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near US 30 BUS.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (US 30 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.4 miles (Black Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.9 mi into trip|~13m in|US 30 BUS
Take the exit onto US 30 BUS toward Everett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Everett
5
7.4 mi into trip|~14m in|Black Valley Road
Turn right onto Black Valley Road
Navigation decision point
7
8.3 mi into trip|~17m in|I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
At end of road, turn right onto I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
206.5 mi into trip|~3h 52m 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
210.9 mi into trip|~3h 59m in|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
198.2 mi
3h 34m
Lincoln Highway
5.1 mi
7m
Street Road
4 mi
6m
State Road
1.6 mi
2m
Hartley Road
1 mi
3m
Ashcom Road
0.4 mi
1m
Egolf Road
0.4 mi
<1m
US 30 BUS
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 198.2 mi, about 3h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartley, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Hartley Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Hartley Road
2
Continue on T446
0.3 mi·1 min·T446
3
Turn straight onto PA 326
0.4 mi·43 sec·Egolf Road
4
Take the ramp
154 ft·4 sec
5
Merge onto US 30
5.1 mi·7 min·Lincoln Highway
6
Take the exit onto US 30 BUS
0.4 mi·43 sec·US 30 BUS
Toward Everett
7
Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
0.1 mi·19 sec·West 5th Avenue
8
Turn right onto Black Valley Road
0.3 mi·40 sec·Black Valley Road
9
Turn slight right onto Ashcom Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Ashcom Road
10
Turn right
0.2 mi·1 min
11
At end of road, turn right onto I 70; I 76; PATP
198 mi·3 hr 34 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 352Toward PA 132: Street RoadUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi·6 min·Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi·2 min·State Road
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.2 miles from Hartley, PA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 198.2 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 47 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.2 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
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 Hartley, 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 Hartley, PA
This is one driving day of about 212.4 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Hartley, 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 198.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.2 mi from Hartley, PA
· 2h 3m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 175.8
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 124.5
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 190.4
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 190.4
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 168.5
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.7
0
$22.30
$10.20
Efficient EV
53.1
0
$18.59
$8.50
EV Truck/SUV
85
1
$29.74
$13.59
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hartley, PA
Morning
in Hartley on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Croydon, PA
Morning
in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Harrisburg, PA
106 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
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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hartley, PA to Croydon, PA covers 212.4 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, 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 106.2 miles from Hartley, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (US 30 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.4 miles (Black Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (I 70; I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hartley, 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.
