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Trip from Croydon, PA to Rutherford, 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 17m

Distance

117.1 mi

189 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

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

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Downtown Rutherford, PA, PA

Rutherford, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This 117.1-mile journey from Croydon, PA, to Rutherford, PA, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 17 minutes. Primarily using the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-283, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it ideal for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $19, reflecting its efficient highway nature. Given its relatively short duration and the smooth progress you'll likely experience, there's no need to plan for an overnight stay. This trip is a convenient option for travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

58.6 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 103.7 mi 1h 51m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
I 283 2.8 mi 4m
US 322 1.8 mi 2m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Derry Street 0.6 mi 1m
Lincoln Highway 0.3 mi <1m
North 69th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 103.7 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 247 Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 283

2.5 mi · 3 min · I 283
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 283

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 283
Exit 3B-C Toward I 83 North, US 322
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 3C Toward US 322 East: Hershey Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto US 322

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 322
13

Turn left onto Mushroom Hill Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Mushroom Hill Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto Grayson Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Grayson Road
15

Turn right onto South 63rd Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South 63rd Street
16

Turn right onto Derry Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Derry Street
17

Turn left onto North 69th Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · North 69th Street
18

Turn right onto Somerset Street

173 ft · 13 sec · Somerset Street
19

Turn left onto Rudy Alley

364 ft · 26 sec · Rudy Alley
20

Arrive at destination

Rudy Alley

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 17-minute duration, starting your drive from Croydon, PA, in the morning will allow ample time to reach Rutherford, PA, without feeling rushed. The 117.1-mile trip has a fuel cost estimate of $19, so ensure your tank is full before departing to maximize your time on the road. While there are no designated stops in the data, planning a brief pause on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, especially during the 103.7-mile stretch, could be beneficial for stretching. Given the highway-focused nature, pay attention to the transition from high-speed travel to local roads as you near Rutherford.

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 58.6 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.7 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 26 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rutherford, 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 117.1 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 103.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county town of Warwickshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warwick, PA

59 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

Norristown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warwick, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.6 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 103.7 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 113.7 — 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
8
110.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

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 247 Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
7
113.5 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | I 283

Keep slight right at fork onto I 283 toward I 83 North, US 322

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3B-C Toward I 83 North, US 322
9
113.7 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 322 East: Hershey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3C Toward US 322 East: Hershey

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.41 one way

$38.83 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $21.26 $42.52
premium $4.93 $22.71 $45.42
diesel $5.61 $25.85 $51.71

Estimated Tolls: $13.48

Pennsylvania Turnpike (103.7 mi) $13.48

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

$19

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.1 0 $12.30 $5.62
Efficient EV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68
EV Truck/SUV 46.8 0 $16.39 $7.49

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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 16, 2026

Origin

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Rutherford, PA

Late night in Rutherford on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

23 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 17m 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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 32.3
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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 92.9
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 ~33 min detour $1 near mile 20.2
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 20.2
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...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 44.4
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 113.1
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 for most of this 117.1-mile route, with 92% of it on major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-283. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 103.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent driving pace. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed highways, be aware that you will transition onto local roads as you approach your destination in Rutherford. This profile suggests a primarily efficient and direct drive with a gradual shift in road character closer to the end.

92% 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: 103.7 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 6.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 17 significant decision points across 117.1 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 110.7 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.

Between Croydon, PA and Rutherford, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Hershey.

Patp

6.2 mi in | ~10m

Allentown

6.8 mi in | ~12m

Hershey

110.7 mi in | ~2h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 117.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $13.48 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 Rutherford, 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 110.7 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 (6 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 Rutherford, 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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