Origin
Croydon, PA
Morning in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Oakdale, 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 13m
Distance
104.8 mi
169 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 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
This 104.8-mile drive from Croydon, PA to Oakdale, PA is a straightforward journey, estimated to take about 2 hours and 13 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you can comfortably complete it without needing an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $17, making it an economical option. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct path through Pennsylvania. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entirety of this trip, so expect a consistent landscape. This drive is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 55.2 mi | 1h |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| Hudson Drive | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Stockton Mountain Road | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| Street Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Hunter Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East Catawissa Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Mauch Chunk Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 55.2 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Oakdale, 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, PATP
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 476 North: Allentown
10
Merge onto I 476; PATP
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 74
Toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
420 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
14
Merge onto US 209
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on US 209
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Bankway Street
17
Continue on US 209
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard
Toward US 209 South
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 209
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
19
Continue on US 209
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Mauch Chunk Street
20
Continue on US 209
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Susquehanna Street
21
Turn right onto US 209
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
22
Continue on US 209
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lehigh Street
23
Continue on US 209
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Lehigh Avenue
24
Continue on US 209
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Catawissa Street
25
Turn right onto PA 93
523 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hudson Drive
26
Continue on State Route 93
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Street
27
Continue on PA 93
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hudson Drive
28
Continue on PA 93
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Broad Street
29
Continue on PA 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Berwick Street
30
Continue on PA 93
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Broad Street
31
Turn right onto Stockton Mountain Road
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Stockton Mountain Road
32
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
PA 940
33
Turn left onto Swaab Court
166 ft
·
13 sec
·
Swaab Court
34
Turn right onto Pierce Court
264 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pierce Court
35
Arrive at destination
Pierce Court
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, one-day drive of just over 2 hours, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving earlier in the morning can help you avoid peak traffic, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. While there are no designated stops in the data, it's always wise to plan for a brief rest break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $17 for the trip, and remember that you'll encounter the longest stretch of 55.2 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, so ensure you're fueled up before entering that segment.
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 52.4 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.2 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakdale, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Croydon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 104.8 miles and 2h 13m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 55.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 52.4 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 80.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
24.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
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 I 476: Chester, Allentown
8
79.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
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 74
Toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stro...
7
80.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.37 one way
$34.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.03 | $38.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.32 | $40.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.40
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(72.3 mi)
$9.40
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
$17
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Oakdale, PA
Morning in Oakdale on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
16 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 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
With 69% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a predominantly fast-paced journey. The main roads you'll navigate include the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, punctuated by shorter segments on Hudson Drive. Expect a longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.2 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, meaning you can settle in for some steady driving. The highway-focused profile suggests a consistent, albeit potentially less varied, driving experience. This route prioritizes directness over scenic detours, offering a predictable commute.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.
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 20 significant decision points across 104.8 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 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 24.1 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 Oakdale, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Lehighton and Stroudsburg.
Patp
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
Allentown
6.8 mi in
|
~12m
Lehighton
79.7 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Stroudsburg
79.7 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 104.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.40 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 Oakdale, 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 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 24.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakdale, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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