Origin
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Plymouth Meeting, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Croydon to Plymouth Meeting, expect a straightforward 26.4-mile trip that typically takes around 35 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. Your primary path takes you across the Pennsylvania Turnpike, supplemented by portions of Street Road and State Road. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should cover your needs for this direct transit. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient route that prioritizes speed over scenic detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 17.8 mi | 19m |
| Street Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Germantown Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Marple Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 17.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Plymouth Meeting, 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
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 333
Toward Norristown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Plymouth Meeting, Germantown Pike East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto West Germantown Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Germantown Pike
11
Turn left onto Marple Lane
437 ft
·
21 sec
·
Marple Lane
12
Turn right
151 ft
·
11 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
24.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Norristown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 333
Toward Norristown
8
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Plymouth Meeting, Germantown Pike East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Plymouth Meeting, Germantown Pike East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.31
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(17.8 mi)
$2.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Afternoon in Plymouth Meeting on Sunday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
35m 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?
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 67% of the total distance spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 17.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which dictates the primary pace of the drive. The personality of the road shifts from local connections on Street Road and State Road to the more consistent, high-speed environment of the turnpike. While the route is not particularly technical, the transition between these road types requires you to stay alert during the merge points. Overall, it functions as a functional, highway-centric corridor that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 26.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
253 ft
26 ft
Total Climb
306 ft
Total Descent
146 ft
Highest Point
253 ft
~11.3 mi in
Elevation Range
227 ft
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 Plymouth Meeting, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Norristown.
Patp
6.2 mi in
|
~10m
Allentown
6.8 mi in
|
~12m
Norristown
24.8 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Starting 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 35m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.31 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 Plymouth Meeting, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plymouth Meeting, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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