Origin
Croydon, PA
Morning in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorklyn, PA
Haneul Trac
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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Yorklyn, PA.
Start on State Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
Turn left
Merge onto US 222
Keep slight right at fork onto US 222
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road
Turn right onto PA 462
Continue on PA 462
Turn right onto Silver Spur Drive
Turn left onto Eastgate Drive
Turn right onto Valley Brook Drive
Turn left onto Stony Brook Drive
Turn right onto Concord Road
Turn right onto Oakleigh Drive
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
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.
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 1 / Lincoln Highway toward US 1 North: Morrisville
Merge point - match speed before joining
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$18.10 one way
$36.21 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Yorklyn on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Allentown
Lancaster
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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