This 107.6-mile drive from Croydon, PA to Fredericksburg, PA is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 12 minutes. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's ideal as a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, making for efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for moving between these two Northeast locations. Expect a drive that's largely about covering ground, with minimal detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.8 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
84.6 mi
1h 30m
North 7th Street
5.1 mi
8m
Quentin Road
4.5 mi
8m
Street Road
4.2 mi
7m
Lebanon Road
2.5 mi
3m
South Pine Grove Street
1.8 mi
3m
State Road
1.6 mi
3m
South 8th Street
0.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Fredericksburg, PA.
1
Start on State Road
1.6 mi·3 min·State Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
4.2 mi·7 min·Street Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
4
Merge onto US 1
0.3 mi·26 sec·Lincoln Highway
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 276, PATPUse the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, AllentownUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
85 mi·1 hr 30 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 72: Lebanon, ManheimUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·17 sec·this road
10
Keep slight left at fork
147 ft·10 sec
Toward PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
11
Turn left onto PA 72
2.5 mi·3 min·Lebanon Road
12
Turn straight onto PA 72
4.5 mi·8 min·Quentin Road
Toward PA 72 North: LebanonUse the left lane.
13
Continue on PA 72
0.5 mi·1 min·South 9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
481 ft·20 sec·Chestnut Street
15
Turn left onto South 8th Street
0.8 mi·2 min·South 8th Street
16
Turn right onto PA 343
0.1 mi·20 sec·Maple Street
17
Turn left onto PA 343
5.1 mi·8 min·North 7th Street
18
Continue on PA 343
1.8 mi·3 min·South Pine Grove Street
19
Turn right onto East Main Street
290 ft·9 sec·East Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
For this roughly 2-hour drive, leaving in the morning or early afternoon will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, especially during the 84.6-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is $18, it’s always wise to top off before embarking on longer highway segments. The flexibility of this shorter drive means you can adjust your departure time based on traffic or personal preference.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.8 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 24 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredericksburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Croydon, 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 Croydon, PA
This is one driving day of about 107.6 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 92 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.2 mi into trip|~10m in
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
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP
8
6.8 mi into trip|~12m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
7
91.6 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
7
92 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.84 one way
$35.68 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.54
$39.07
premium
$4.93
$20.87
$41.74
diesel
$5.61
$23.76
$47.51
Estimated Tolls: $11.00
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(84.6 mi)$11.00
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
$18
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.3
0
$11.30
$5.16
Efficient EV
26.9
0
$9.42
$4.30
EV Truck/SUV
43
0
$15.06
$6.89
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Late night
in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 5 to 10 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:20PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:07PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Fredericksburg, PA
Late night
in Fredericksburg on Sunday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 12m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 103.9
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
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...
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...
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 22.3
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 40.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a highway-focused profile, with 79% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll experience the efficiency of the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 84.6 miles. This means a good portion of your journey will involve higher speeds and consistent road conditions. While the Pennsylvania Turnpike provides a smooth, fast experience, be prepared for transitions as you move onto North 7th Street and Quentin Road, which will offer a different driving feel as you get closer to your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and North 7th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 107.6 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 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Croydon, PA and Fredericksburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Manheim and Hershey.
Patp
6.2 mi in|~10m
Allentown
6.8 mi in|~12m
Manheim
91.6 mi in|~1h 43m
Hershey
92 mi in|~1h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 107.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.00 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fredericksburg, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (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 Fredericksburg, PA before heading back.
