Origin
Croydon, PA
Morning in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Hemlock Farms, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
102.9 mi
166 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hemlock Farms, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
This 102.9-mile drive from Croydon, PA, to Hemlock Farms, PA, will take you about 2 hours and 57 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it's a straightforward journey that should fit comfortably into your schedule. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for a quick getaway. The route focuses heavily on highway driving, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region, staying within Pennsylvania for the entire trip. This drive is ideal if you're looking for a no-fuss trip with minimal planning required.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.4 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 31 | 35 mi | 51m |
| US 46 | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| Route 402 Road | 8.1 mi | 13m |
| Resica Falls Road | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Delaware Expressway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Bear Tavern Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Seven Bridge Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 31
— 35 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Hemlock Farms, PA.
1
Start on State Road
182 ft
·
8 sec
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State Road
2
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 13
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bristol Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Newportville Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Newportville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto New Falls Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Falls Road
6
Turn left onto PA 413
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn sharp left onto US 1 Business; PA 413
157 ft
·
3 sec
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East Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 295 East: Trenton
9
Merge onto I 295
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 295
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Scudder Falls Bridge
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 75
Toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
Use the slight right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 579
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
13
Continue on CR 579; CR 637
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jacobs Creek Road
14
Continue on CR 579
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
15
Continue on CR 579
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Trenton-Harbourton Road
16
Continue on CR 579
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbourton-Rocktown Road
17
Continue on CR 579
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbourton Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 31; CR 579
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 31; CR 579
19
Take the exit onto NJ 31
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 31
Toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 31
427 ft
·
5 sec
·
NJ 31
21
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
NJ 31
22
Continue on NJ 31
27 mi
·
39 min
·
NJ 31
Use the straight lane.
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 46
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
US 46
24
Take the exit
241 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
25
Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
26
Merge onto I 80
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 309
Toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on US 209
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
30
Enter roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road
258 ft
·
8 sec
·
Seven Bridge Road
31
Continue on Seven Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
32
Turn right onto US 209 BUS
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Milford Road
33
Turn left onto PA 402
306 ft
·
6 sec
·
Resica Falls Road
34
Continue on PA 402
7.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Resica Falls Road
35
Continue on PA 402
8.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Route 402 Road
36
Continue on PA 402
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
PA-402
37
Turn right onto Brewster Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Brewster Road
38
Continue on Hemlock Farms Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Hemlock Farms Road
39
Turn right onto Forest Drive
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Forest Drive
40
Turn left onto Mountain View Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mountain View Drive
41
Turn right onto Cedar Lane
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Cedar Lane
42
At end of road, turn left onto Hickory Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Drive
43
Arrive at destination
Hickory Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour, 57-minute duration, this trip is best tackled in one day, so plan to leave when you're ready to go. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, especially with a calculated cost of $17, and consider a stop around the halfway point. The longest stretch without a major turn is 35 miles on NJ 31, so plan your break before or after this segment. Since it's a relatively short drive, you have flexibility; however, aim to depart earlier in the day to maximize your time at Hemlock Farms and avoid any potential rush hour traffic.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51.4 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35 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 23 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.4 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hemlock Farms, 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 102.9 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Croydon, 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.
The longest stretch is on NJ 31 for about 35 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 285 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 76.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 13 / Bristol Pike
Turn right onto US 13 / Bristol Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 1 Business; PA 413 / East Lincoln Highway
Turn sharp left onto US 1 Business; PA 413 / East Lincoln Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Air...
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
NJ 31
Take the exit onto NJ 31 toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
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 NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
8
76.2 mi into trip
|
~2h in
Take the exit toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 309
Toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Cr...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.06 one way
$34.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.68 | $37.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.96 | $39.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.72 | $45.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.80 | $4.94 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.41 | $6.59 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
Hemlock Farms, PA
Morning in Hemlock Farms on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Chester, NJ
51 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
21 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
2h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
$10
near mile 88.7
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
$1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 61% of the drive utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter NJ 31, US 46, and Route 402 Road, offering a mix of efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 35 miles along NJ 31, allowing for a good pace. While the profile is primarily highway, be prepared for potential transitions as you move between these main thoroughfares. The drive offers a consistent feel, prioritizing getting you to your destination smoothly rather than focusing on winding scenic byways.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35 mi on NJ 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 31 and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 13 / Bristol Pike.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 102.9 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 0.6 miles (US 13 / Bristol Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 1 Business; PA 413 / East Lincoln Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Hemlock Farms, PA, road signs point toward Cr 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun and Stroudsburg Pennsylvania.
Cr 579: West Trenton
15.7 mi in
|
~25m
Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal
15.7 mi in
|
~25m
Harbourtoun
15.7 mi in
|
~25m
Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
69.6 mi in
|
~1h 50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 102.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35 miles on NJ 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Hemlock Farms, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 13 / Bristol Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 1 Business; PA 413 / East Lincoln Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 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 Hemlock Farms, 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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