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Trip from Irwin, PA to Croydon, PA

Data updated 46 minutes ago

Drive Time

5h 25m

Distance

293.1 mi

472 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 12m ★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 17m

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

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Irwin, PA

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Trip Overview

This 293.1-mile drive from Irwin, PA, to Croydon, PA, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in a single day, estimated at 5 hours and 25 minutes. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making this a very direct route. With a fuel cost estimated at $49, it's an economical option for traversing the state. This route is entirely within the Northeast region, offering a consistent travel experience. Consider this an efficient way to get from point A to point B, with minimal detours.

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

146.6 miles from Irwin, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, with 97% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The Pennsylvania Turnpike dominates this trip, allowing for a long, uninterrupted stretch of 285.2 miles. This means you'll encounter consistent speeds and a predictable driving environment for the bulk of your journey. While the majority is highway, the final approach into Croydon will involve local roads like Street Road and State Road, transitioning you from high-speed travel to your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 285.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lombard Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lombard Street

Turn right onto Lombard Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward PATP, I 76

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PATP, I 76
7
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right 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
287.1 mi into trip | ~5h 14m 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
291.5 mi into trip | ~5h 22m 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 285.2 mi 5h 10m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
State Road 1.6 mi 2m
Lincoln Highway 1.2 mi 2m
Lombard Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 285.2 mi, about 5h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

202 ft · 18 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Lombard Street

285 ft · 19 sec · Lombard Street
3

Turn left onto US 30

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
5

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · this road
Toward PATP, I 76
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 76; PATP

285 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
11

Arrive at destination

State Road

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour 25-minute duration, starting early in the morning from Irwin is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. You'll only need one stop for gas or a break along the way, and the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike allows for significant progress before needing to pull over. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $49 estimate is based on current prices. The primary roads are well-maintained, making for a smooth drive, but be aware of potential toll costs on the turnpike.

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 146.6 miles from Irwin, PA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 285.2 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 146.6 miles or 2h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 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 Irwin, 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 Irwin, PA

This is one driving day of about 293.1 miles and 5h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irwin, 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 285.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 146.6 mi from Irwin, PA · 2h 41m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

147 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.6 miles from Irwin, 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 285.2 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.

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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 161.7
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 262.8
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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 50.5
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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 202.1
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 ~32 min detour $1 near mile 272.9
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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 272.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.59 one way

$97.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $53.22 $106.44
premium $4.93 $56.84 $113.69
diesel $5.61 $64.71 $129.43

Estimated Tolls: $37.08

Pennsylvania Turnpike (285.2 mi) $37.08

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

$49

Tolls

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$111–$136

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.9 1 $30.78 $14.07
Efficient EV 73.3 0 $25.65 $11.72
EV Truck/SUV 117.2 1 $41.03 $18.76

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

34 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Irwin, PA

Late night in Irwin on Wednesday

Local time

1:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Wednesday

Local time

1:32 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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 25m 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 Irwin, PA to Croydon, PA covers 293.1 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, State 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 146.6 miles from Irwin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.59 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 5h 25m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Irwin, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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