Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
37.7 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Audubon, PA
Jay Brand
Embarking on this 37.7-mile journey from Croydon to Audubon, Pennsylvania, will take approximately 51 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. The drive is primarily highway-focused, with 72% of the route utilizing major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, and County Line Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this short hop is an economical choice for a quick excursion. Since there are no recommended stops and the longest continuous stretch is 24.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you can expect a relatively uninterrupted drive. This trip stays within the Northeast region of the US and within Pennsylvania.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| Street Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| County Line Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Audubon Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Pawlings Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Audubon, PA.
Start on State Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on I 76
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 422
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto PA 363
Turn left onto Audubon Road
Turn right onto Pawlings Road
Turn right onto Egypt Road
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Audubon on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
70°F
Willow Grove, PA
19 mi in
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
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.
This route offers a predominantly highway-focused experience, with a significant 72% of the drive on major thoroughfares. You'll encounter stretches like the 24.6-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which provides a fast-paced driving experience. The personality of the drive is largely defined by these quicker, more direct roads, minimizing time spent on slower local streets. While not a winding scenic route, it prioritizes efficiency, getting you from Croydon to Audubon with minimal fuss.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 37.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Croydon, PA and Audubon, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Philadelphia, Valley Forge, Pottstown and Trooper.
Patp
Allentown
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Pottstown
Trooper
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 37.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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