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Trip from Croydon, PA to Yorklyn, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

109.2 mi

176 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
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 9m

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

Downtown Yorklyn, PA, PA

Yorklyn, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This 109.2-mile drive from Croydon, PA, to Yorklyn, PA, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 14 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with a manageable fuel cost estimated at $18. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222, offering a consistent driving experience. Given its efficiency and the relatively short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays unless you plan extensive exploration at your destination. This journey keeps you within Pennsylvania, making it a simple regional hop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

54.6 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 64.5 mi 1h 9m
US 222 16.8 mi 20m
US 30 16.8 mi 22m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Lincoln Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Colonel Howard Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
Stony Brook Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 64.5 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
12

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec
13

Merge onto US 222

15 mi · 17 min · US 222
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 222

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 222
Toward US 30 West
15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

17 mi · 22 min · US 30
Toward US 30 West: York
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward Hallam
17

Keep slight left at fork

151 ft · 9 sec
18

Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Kreutz Creek Road
19

Turn right onto PA 462

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
20

Continue on PA 462

0.1 mi · 12 sec · East Market Street
21

Turn right onto Silver Spur Drive

327 ft · 18 sec · Silver Spur Drive
22

Turn left onto Eastgate Drive

235 ft · 12 sec · Eastgate Drive
23

Turn right onto Valley Brook Drive

429 ft · 23 sec · Valley Brook Drive
24

Turn left onto Stony Brook Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Stony Brook Drive
25

Turn right onto Concord Road

350 ft · 19 sec · Concord Road
26

Turn right onto Oakleigh Drive

35 ft · 1 sec · Oakleigh Drive
27

Arrive at destination

Oakleigh Drive

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 14-minute journey, leaving in the morning will help you avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Since this is a short, highway-centric route with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps at a service plaza on the Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, with an estimated cost of $18 for the 109.2 miles. A specific tip for this drive: familiarize yourself with Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls beforehand to ensure a smoother experience.

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 54.6 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 3m 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 24 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.6 miles or 1h 3m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yorklyn, 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 109.2 miles and 2h 14m.

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.
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.

county town of Warwickshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warwick, PA

55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warwick, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.6 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 64.5 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 23

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

$18.10 one way

$36.21 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $19.83 $39.66
premium $4.93 $21.18 $42.36
diesel $5.61 $24.11 $48.22

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

$18

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 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 32.8 0 $11.47 $5.24
Efficient EV 27.3 0 $9.56 $4.37
EV Truck/SUV 43.7 0 $15.29 $6.99

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Croydon, PA

Morning in Croydon on Tuesday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yorklyn, PA

Morning in Yorklyn on Tuesday

Local time

6:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

14 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?

Expect a drive that is 90% highway, dominated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 64.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, allowing for steady progress. The profile is largely a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll experience consistent speeds and limited need for complex navigation. This route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B efficiently, with the character of the road remaining largely the same throughout its duration.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 222. 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 10/10

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 23 significant decision points across 109.2 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 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 Yorklyn, 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 14m. Total distance: 109.2 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 (90%). 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 Yorklyn, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yorklyn, 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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