Origin
Croydon, PA
Morning in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Tannersville, 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 14m
Distance
87.8 mi
141 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tannersville, PA
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Trip Overview
Croydon, PA to Tannersville, PA is 87.8 miles and takes about 2h 14m via PA-33, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for its entirety. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with local road navigation. Given its relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace and potential for spontaneous detours if time permits.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA-33 | 24 mi | 29m |
| North Easton Road | 12.2 mi | 17m |
| Street Road | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| York Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East Bristol Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| I 78 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Durham Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
PA-33
— 24 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Tannersville, PA.
1
Start on State Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Street Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto PA 232
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Second Street Pike
4
Turn left onto East Bristol Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Bristol Road
5
Turn right onto PA 263
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto PA 313
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Swamp Road
7
Continue on PA 313
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Swamp Road
8
Turn right onto North Easton Road
12 mi
·
17 min
·
North Easton Road
9
Turn left onto PA 412
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Durham Road
10
Continue on PA 412
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrow Road
11
Continue on PA 412
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Durham Road
13
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto PA 412
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Hellertown Road
15
Continue on PA 412
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Leithsville Road
16
Continue on PA 412
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
18
Merge onto I 78
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 78
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 71
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on PA 33
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
21
Continue on PA 33
24 mi
·
29 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 33
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
23
Turn left onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North 9th Street
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on PA 611
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 611
25
Turn right onto Pigeon Way
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pigeon Way
26
Continue on Pigeon Way
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Pigeon Way
27
Turn sharp left onto Learn Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Learn Road
28
Keep slight left at fork onto Learn Road
312 ft
·
13 sec
·
Learn Road
29
Arrive at destination
Learn Road
Trip Plan
For this 2h 14m drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic around the starting point. With only 87.8 miles, you won't need extensive stops, but the longest uninterrupted stretch is 24 miles on PA-33, so consider a brief pause before or after this segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $15, and plan to top off before you leave Croydon, PA, as service areas might be less frequent on the local road portions. This is a manageable drive, offering flexibility to adjust your timing as you go.
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 43.9 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24 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 19 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 1h 11m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tannersville, 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.
+
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 87.8 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA-33 for about 24 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.9 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 84 — 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.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
PA 263 / York Road
Turn right onto PA 263 / York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
55.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 71
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
6
80.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
PA 33
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
84 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
PA 611 / North 9th Street
Turn left onto PA 611 / North 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.56 one way
$29.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.22 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
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.
Destination
Tannersville, PA
Morning in Tannersville on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Durham, PA
44 mi in
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
19 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 14m 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 journey offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 24 miles on PA-33, which provides a more continuous, higher-speed segment. As you transition between these highway portions and roads like North Easton Road and Street Road, the character of the drive shifts, incorporating more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits. This variety means you'll experience both efficient travel and more intimate navigation through communities.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24 mi on PA-33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (PA 263 / York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Croydon, PA to Tannersville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hazleton along the way.
Hazleton
80.7 mi in
|
~2h 1m
|
via PA 33
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24 miles on PA-33. 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 Tannersville, 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 16.4 miles (PA 263 / York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tannersville, 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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