Origin
Hollenback, PA
Late night in Hollenback on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollenback, PA to Croydon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
160.4 mi
258 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollenback, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
Hollenback to Croydon is 160 miles and takes about 3 hours 35 minutes via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region for both departure and arrival. It's a predominantly highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. You'll be on major interstates for most of the way, so expect a consistent driving experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
80.2 miles from Hollenback, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 85.3 mi | 1h 32m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18 mi | 19m |
| Tunkhannock Highway | 14.6 mi | 23m |
| Memorial Highway | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| PA 87 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| PA 187 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| PA 115 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 85.3 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollenback, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on PA 187
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 187
2
Continue on PA 187
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 187
3
Turn left onto State Route 4010
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 4010
4
Turn straight onto PA 87
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
PA 87
5
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Continue on Sugar Hollow Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Sugar Hollow Road
7
Continue on State Route 3003
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 3003
8
At end of road, turn right onto PA 29
15 mi
·
23 min
·
Tunkhannock Highway
9
Turn left onto PA 309; PA 415
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Memorial Highway
10
Continue on PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 115
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PATP
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward PATP
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
14
Merge onto I 476; PATP
85 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto I 276; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 35-minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to plan for one stop, as the longest stretch without exiting is 85.3 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach the latter half of the journey, and consider topping off before embarking to ensure you have ample range. With 78% of this drive on highways, you can maintain a steady pace, but be aware of potential toll charges associated with the Pennsylvania Turnpike system. Plan your route to align with available fuel stations along the turnpike.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.2 miles from Hollenback, PA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 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 35 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.2 miles or 2h 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 2h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hollenback, 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 Hollenback, PA
This is one driving day of about 160.4 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Hollenback, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 85.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.2 miles from Hollenback, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.3 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 50.4 and 158.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PATP
5
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
6
136.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
7
154.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
158.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.59 one way
$53.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $29.12 | $58.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $31.11 | $62.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.43
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(103.3 mi)
$13.43
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
$27
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.46 | $10.27 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Croydon, PA
Late night in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
5 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
3h 35m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 132.4
View on nps.gov
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 137.9
View on nps.gov
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 137.9
View on nps.gov
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 137.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the route utilizing major interstates like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 85.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. Expect a driving rhythm dictated by the open highway, with minimal interruptions from local traffic or winding roads. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, prioritizing directness and speed over scenic detours.
78% 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: 85.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.4 miles in.
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 12 significant decision points across 160.4 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 50.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 136.2 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 Hollenback, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
50 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 160.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.43 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Croydon, 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 50.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 50.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 136.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Croydon, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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