Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
311.8 mi
502 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
Photo: Mylo Kaye
The drive from Palmer, PA to Croydon, PA covers 311.8 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palmer Road, Sr3013, Palmer Adah Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.16 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
155.9 miles from Palmer, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 8m drive with frequent turns across 311.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sr3013 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palmer Adah Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ralph Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hartley Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thompson 1 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tower Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Salem Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer, PA and Croydon, PA.
Start on Tank Hill Road
Turn right onto Palmer Road
Continue on Sr3013
Continue on Palmer Adah Road
Turn right onto Ralph Road
Turn left onto Hartley Hill Road
Continue on Thompson 1 Road
Continue on Tower Hill Road
Turn slight right onto New Salem Road
Continue on Front Street
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on New Salem Road
Turn right onto National Pike
Take the exit left
Merge slight left
Take the exit straight
Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road
Turn right
Turn slight left
Turn left
Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road
Turn left onto Street Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.9 miles or 2h 34m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Palmer, 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 Palmer, PA
This is one driving day of about 311.8 miles and 5h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.9 mi from Palmer, PA · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 155.9 miles from Palmer, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$50.16 one way
$100.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $56.46 | $112.91 |
| premium | $4.95 | $60.81 | $121.63 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $73.41 | $146.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.74 | $14.97 |
| Efficient EV | 78 | 0 | $27.28 | $12.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.7 | 1 | $43.65 | $19.96 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Palmer on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
9:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
156 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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