Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kulpsville, PA
Barnabas Davoti
The drive from Kulpsville, PA to Croydon, PA covers 35.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18 mi | 19m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Sumneytown Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Reiff Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kulpsville, PA and Croydon, PA.
Start on Reiff Road
Turn right onto Sumneytown Pike
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 132
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Sumneytown Pike
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| premium | $4.95 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$4
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Kulpsville on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
3:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
35.3 mi in 43m, mostly highway — 18 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sumneytown Pike.
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 35.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Sumneytown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Kulpsville is a town in Montgomery County in the state of Pennsylvania.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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