Trip from Taylor, PA to Croydon, PA

Drive Time

4h 52m

Distance

301.6 mi

485 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 39m ★
6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 2m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m

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

Downtown Taylor, PA, PA

Taylor, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Taylor, PA to Croydon, PA covers 301.6 miles and takes about 4h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Grandview Avenue, Bellvue Street, Alter Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.91 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

150.8 miles from Taylor, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 52m drive with frequent turns across 301.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grandview Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Grandview Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Bellvue Street Unavailable Refreshing
Alter Street Unavailable Refreshing
Dalzell Street Unavailable Refreshing
Wall Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Mosside Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Lincoln Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 76 Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Grandview Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Argyle Street

348 ft · 15 sec · Argyle Street
2

Continue on Grandview Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Grandview Avenue
3

Turn left onto Bellvue Street

259 ft · 12 sec · Bellvue Street
4

Turn right onto Alter Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Alter Street
5

Turn left onto Dalzell Street

276 ft · 14 sec · Dalzell Street
6

Turn right onto Wall Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Wall Avenue
7

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mosside Boulevard

1.9 mi · 2 min · Mosside Boulevard
8

Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

6.8 mi · 13 min · Lincoln Highway
9

Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

0.2 mi · 24 sec · PATP, I 76
10

Continue on PATP, I 76

0.2 mi · 22 sec · PATP, I 76
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 76 East: Harrisburg
12

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

285 mi · 5 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
13

Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · PA 132: Street Road
14

Turn left onto Street Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
15

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

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
16

Arrive at your destination

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 150.8 miles from Taylor, PA, or about 2h 26m 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 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150.8 miles or 2h 26m 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

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 Taylor, 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 Taylor, PA

This is one driving day of about 301.6 miles and 4h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Taylor, 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 150.8 mi from Taylor, PA · 2h 26m into the drive

Downtown Cuba, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

151 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

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

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.8 miles from Taylor, 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

$49.91 one way

$99.81 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $54.61 $109.22
premium $4.92 $58.44 $116.89
diesel $5.64 $67.01 $134.01

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: 105.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.5 1 $31.67 $14.48
Efficient EV 75.4 0 $26.39 $12.06
EV Truck/SUV 120.6 1 $42.22 $19.30

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 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 2 days ago

Origin

Taylor, PA

Evening in Taylor on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Evening in Croydon on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

151 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

17 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 52m 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 Taylor, PA to Croydon, PA covers 301.6 miles and takes about 4h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grandview Avenue, Bellvue Street, Alter Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.8 miles from Taylor, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.91 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 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Taylor, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Taylor, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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