Origin
Adamstown, PA
Late night in Adamstown on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adamstown, PA to Croydon, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
72.3 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adamstown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 72.3-mile drive from Adamstown, PA to Croydon, PA is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which makes up 85% of the highway portion of this trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $12, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick regional hop within the Northeast. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward nature, this route is best tackled in one go, without the need for an overnight stop. It offers a practical way to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 61.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Bowmansville Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Reading Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Reading Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Willow Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adamstown, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Willow Street
93 ft
·
6 sec
·
Willow Street
2
Turn right onto PA 272
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Reading Road
3
Turn right onto Bowmansville Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Bowmansville Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 625
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Reading Road
5
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
6
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 76; PATP
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Adamstown, 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 61.6 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 70.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 625 / Reading Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 625 / Reading Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
66.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
70.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.99 one way
$23.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.02 | $28.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.96 | $31.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.01
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(61.6 mi)
$8.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$8
Total
$20
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.12 | $4.63 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Late night in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
62°F
Frazer, PA
36 mi in
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
32 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
1h 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 72.3-mile journey, with 85% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. You'll also navigate segments on Bowmansville Road and Street Road, which will likely provide a change of pace from the turnpike. This mix suggests a drive that is predominantly high-speed but includes some local road transitions as you approach your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 4 miles in near PA 625 / Reading Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m 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: at 4 miles (PA 625 / Reading Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Adamstown, PA
Full guide →Founded 1761
Arriving in Croydon, PA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 72.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.01 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles (PA 625 / Reading Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (I 76; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Croydon, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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