Origin
Leetsdale, PA
Afternoon in Leetsdale on Saturday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leetsdale, 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 25m
Distance
332.7 mi
535 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 13m
★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 34m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 49m
8 PM
6h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leetsdale, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Leetsdale, PA to Croydon, PA is 332.7 miles and takes about 6h 25m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region from west to east. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's well-suited for a single day of driving. Expect a consistent pace for most of the journey, making it a practical option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
166.4 miles from Leetsdale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 296.1 mi | 5h 22m |
| Ohio River Boulevard | 14.2 mi | 26m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fort Pitt Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 296.1 mi, about 5h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leetsdale, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Broad Street
321 ft
·
8 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Take the ramp
118 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn left onto PA 65
14 mi
·
26 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
328 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 279 South: Downtown Pittsburgh, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport, Monroeville
6
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
7
Continue on I 279
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on Fort Pitt Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fort Pitt Boulevard
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 376 East: Monroeville
12
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 85
Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 76; PATP
296 mi
·
5 hr 22 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
To maximize daylight, consider an early morning departure from Leetsdale, PA. With a total duration of around 6 hours and 25 minutes, this trip is manageable in one day. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is your main artery for over 296 miles, so be prepared for toll roads and plan your payment method accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without significant exits might require strategic refueling stops. Given the highway-centric nature, focus on maintaining your pace and enjoying the relatively uninterrupted drive.
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 166.4 miles from Leetsdale, PA, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 296.1 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 73 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.4 miles or 3h 20m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Leetsdale, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Leetsdale, PA
This is one driving day of about 332.7 miles and 6h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Leetsdale, 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 296.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.4 miles from Leetsdale, 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 296.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 331.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
15.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Downtown, Monroeville
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Downtown Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Downtown Pittsburgh
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
326.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 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
331.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 22m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.16 one way
$110.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $60.41 | $120.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $64.52 | $129.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.46 | $146.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $38.50
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(296.1 mi)
$38.50
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
$55
Tolls
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$119–$144
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
IKEA Pittsburgh - Tesla Supercharger
Pittsburgh, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Sheetz
McKees Rocks, PA
Tesla
11 DCFC
PowerUp Point
Pittsburgh, PA
Non-Networked
6 DCFC
Kenny Ross Ford Castle Shannon
Castle Shannon, PA
CHARGESMART_EV
6 DCFC
Sheetz Moon Township #379
Moon Township, PA
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Sheetz Store 500 (Sewickely, PA)
Sewickley, PA
Electrify America
4 DCFC
PNC BANK FREEWIRE
Carnot-Moon, PA
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
Greentree Sportsplex
Pittsburgh, PA
Non-Networked
2 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 4
Non-Networked: 4
Tesla: 2
eVgo Network: 1
Electrify America: 1
CHARGESMART_EV: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.93 | $15.97 |
| Efficient EV | 83.2 | 0 | $29.11 | $13.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.1 | 1 | $46.58 | $21.29 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
166 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
21 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
6h 25m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 298.3
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 195
View on nps.gov
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 91.8
View on nps.gov
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
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 240.9
View on nps.gov
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 309.8
View on nps.gov
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 309.8
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 highway-focused drive, with 93% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 296.1 miles. Expect a consistent, high-speed experience for the vast majority of your journey. While the Ohio River Boulevard and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East are part of the initial leg, the bulk of the travel is on the turnpike, offering a predictable and efficient path.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 296.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Ohio River Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 332.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Leetsdale, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
Patp: Ohio
30 mi in
|
~50m
Harrisburg
30 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 25m. Total distance: 332.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Leetsdale, PA to Croydon, PA covers 332.7 miles and takes about 6h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Ohio River Boulevard, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.4 miles from Leetsdale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.16 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 332.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Leetsdale, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Ohio and Harrisburg.
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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