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Trip from Croydon, PA to Richland, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

89.4 mi

144 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Richland, PA, PA

Richland, PA

K6

Trip Overview

This 89.4-mile drive from Croydon, PA to Richland, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, and West Swartzville Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $15, it's an economical choice for a quick journey. The route is largely highway-focused, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you can depart at your leisure and arrive with plenty of daylight. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent driving experience through Pennsylvania.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.7 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 64.5 mi 1h 9m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
West Swartzville Road 3 mi 6m
South Sheridan Road 3 mi 7m
South Mountain Road 2.8 mi 6m
Texter Mountain Road 2.7 mi 6m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
East Main Street 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 64.5 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Richland, 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

65 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
10

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
11

Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
12

Turn right onto PA 272

1.2 mi · 1 min · North Reading Road
13

Turn left onto PA 897

3.0 mi · 6 min · West Swartzville Road
14

Continue on PA 897

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
15

Continue on PA 897

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Route 897
16

Turn slight right onto Texter Mountain Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Texter Mountain Road
17

Turn left onto South Mountain Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · South Mountain Road
18

Continue on South Sheridan Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · South Sheridan Road
19

Continue on East Linden Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Linden Street
20

Turn right onto East Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
21

Turn right onto North Race Street

82 ft · 6 sec · North Race Street
22

Turn right

92 ft · 6 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your time, especially if you plan any spontaneous stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you likely won't need frequent refueling, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since this is a short trip with no specific stops recommended, flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition from the Pennsylvania Turnpike to local roads like Street Road and West Swartzville Road, as these can sometimes be less intuitive. Plan for a brief rest stop if needed, perhaps around the halfway point, though the drive is short enough to manage without one.

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 44.7 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.5 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 20 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.7 miles or 53m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richland, 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 89.4 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 64.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Elverson, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elverson, PA

45 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

Wyndmoor, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Pikeland, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.7 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 64.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 1m in / 1h 1m to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

Flourish Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Holland, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12675975570

Visit website

Cafe Light

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12154379790

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Northampton Township Municipal Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Churchville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12153576800

Visit website

Arnold's Family Fun Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Oaks, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–9 pm

+16106660600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 71.5 — 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.
5
5.9 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 1 / Lincoln Highway

Merge onto US 1 / Lincoln Highway toward US 1 North: Morrisville

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
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
71.5 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

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 US 222: Reading, Lancaster

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.59 one way

$29.17 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.56 $16.04 $32.08
premium $4.86 $17.12 $34.23
diesel $5.40 $19.02 $38.03

Estimated Tolls: $8.39

Pennsylvania Turnpike (64.5 mi) $8.39

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

$15

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.82 $3.58
EV Truck/SUV 35.8 0 $12.52 $5.72

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Croydon, PA

Evening in Croydon on Sunday

Local time

6:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Destination

Richland, PA

Evening in Richland on Sunday

Local time

6:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

13 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 2m 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.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 33.9
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 89.4
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $1 near mile 21.6
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 21.6
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 43.2
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 drive for about 73% of this 89.4-mile journey. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will likely dominate a significant portion of your travel, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. You'll encounter one long stretch of 64.5 miles on the turnpike, allowing for uninterrupted progress. While the majority is on major roads, you will transition to local routes like Street Road and West Swartzville Road, which will likely involve more varied driving conditions and potentially lower speeds as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more typical road driving.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 8/10

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 89.4 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 5.9 miles (US 1 / Lincoln Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.2 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.

Between Croydon, PA and Richland, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Lancaster.

Patp

6.2 mi in | ~10m

Allentown

6.8 mi in | ~12m

Lancaster

71.5 mi in | ~1h 22m

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 2h 2m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 64.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.39 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 Richland, 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 5.9 miles (US 1 / Lincoln Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail 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 Richland, 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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