Origin
Croydon, PA
Morning in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Sunrise Lake, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
107.2 mi
172 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sunrise Lake, PA
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Trip Overview
This 107.2-mile journey from Croydon, PA, to Sunrise Lake, PA, is a manageable 2-hour and 58-minute drive, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate NJ 31, PA-739, and US 206, with about 43% of the route on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $18, making it an affordable option. This drive offers a turn-heavy local feel, suggesting you'll be actively engaged with the road rather than cruising on an interstate. Given its length and character, it's best tackled in one go, allowing for flexibility on when you depart and how you pace your single recommended stop.
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
53.6 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 31 | 20 mi | 26m |
| PA-739 | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| US 206 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Delaware Expressway | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Schooley's Mountain Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Bear Tavern Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Newton - Halsey Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| West Mill Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 31
— 20 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Sunrise Lake, 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
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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
12 mi
·
15 min
·
NJ 31
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit onto CR 513
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
CR 513
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on CR 513
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto CR 513
388 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bridge Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto CR 513
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
27
Turn right onto CR 513
236 ft
·
9 sec
·
CR 513
28
Turn left onto CR 513
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
29
Continue on CR 513
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
High Bridge - Califon Road
30
Continue on CR 513
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
High Bridge-Califon Road
31
Continue on CR 513
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Califon-Chester Road
32
Continue on CR 513
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
High Bridge-Califon Road
33
Continue on CR 513
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Califon-Chester Road
34
Continue on CR 513
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Mill Road
35
Turn left onto CR 517
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Schooley's Mountain Road
36
Continue on NJ 182; CR 517
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Avenue
37
Turn right onto CR 604
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Grove Street
38
Turn left onto CR 665
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bilby Road
39
At end of road, turn right onto CR 517
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Allamuchy Road
Use the straight lane.
40
Continue on CR 517
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Hackettstown Road
Use the straight lane.
41
Continue on CR 517
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Decker Pond Road
42
Turn left onto CR 611
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Kennedy Road
43
Turn right onto CR 611
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Wolf's Corner Road
44
Continue on CR 611
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Springdale - Greendell Road
45
Continue on CR 611
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Springdale - Greendale Road
46
Continue on CR 611
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Greendale Road
47
Turn left onto US 206
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 206
48
Turn slight left onto US 206
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
49
Enter roundabout onto US 206; NJ 94; CR 519
338 ft
·
18 sec
·
Water Street
50
Continue on US 206; NJ 94; CR 519
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Water Street
51
Turn left onto CR 519
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
Use the left lane.
52
Continue on CR 519
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Newton - Halsey Road
53
Turn right onto CR 519
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newton Avenue
54
Turn left onto US 206
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 206
55
Turn left onto CR 560
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
CR 560
56
Turn right onto CR 560
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dingmans Road
57
Continue on Dingmans Bridge
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Dingmans Bridge
58
Continue on PA 739
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
PA-739
59
Turn right onto Sunrise Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunrise Drive
60
Arrive at destination
Sunrise Drive
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 107.2-mile drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you transition onto US 206. With a duration of just under 3 hours and a low fuel cost of $18, you have the flexibility to stop whenever you choose, though only one stop is officially recommended. Keep an eye on your navigation as you'll encounter numerous turns throughout the journey. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 20 miles on NJ 31, so be prepared for more active driving outside of 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.6 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20 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 24 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.6 miles or 1h 24m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunrise Lake, 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 107.2 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 20 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.6 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 345 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 65.4 — 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
6
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
|
CR 517 / Allamuchy Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 517 / Allamuchy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.77 one way
$35.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.46 | $38.93 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Sunrise Lake, PA
Morning in Sunrise Lake on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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 58m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 107.2-mile trip. While 43% of the route is on highways, you'll find the journey punctuated by frequent turns and changes in road type. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 20 miles on NJ 31. This means you'll be actively steering and navigating for much of the 2-hour and 58-minute duration. The road personality shifts as you transition between states and road designations, offering a varied driving experience that keeps you engaged.
Only 43% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
60 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on NJ 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
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 34 significant decision points across 107.2 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 Sunrise Lake, PA, road signs point toward Cr 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal and Harbourtoun.
Cr 579: West Trenton
15.7 mi in
|
~25m
Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal
15.7 mi in
|
~25m
Harbourtoun
15.7 mi in
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~25m
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 58m. Total distance: 107.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 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 Sunrise Lake, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sunrise Lake, 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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