Origin
Lemon, PA
Late night in Lemon on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lemon, 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 7m
Distance
147.9 mi
238 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lemon, PA
Doğan Alpaslan Demir
Trip Overview
Lemon, PA to Croydon, PA is 147.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a high percentage of highway driving, making it a straightforward journey. With a recommended single day for completion, this route is ideal for those seeking an efficient trip without extensive stops. The relatively short duration and estimated fuel cost make it a practical option for a quick transit.
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
73.9 miles from Lemon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 85.3 mi | 1h 32m |
| PA 29 | 23.4 mi | 39m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18 mi | 19m |
| Memorial Highway | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| PA 115 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Route 1004 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 85.3 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemon, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on State Route 1004
159 ft
·
11 sec
·
State Route 1004
2
Turn left onto PA 29
23 mi
·
39 min
·
PA 29
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto PA 309; PA 415
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Memorial Highway
4
Continue on PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 115
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PATP
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward PATP
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
8
Merge onto I 476; PATP
85 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 276; PATP
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
State Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 7m duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day, so consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight. The route is predominantly highway, so plan for fuel stops accordingly, as services may be more spaced out on the turnpike sections. With only one recommended stop and a straightforward path, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 85.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, to ensure you don't have to deviate far for gas.
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 73.9 miles from Lemon, PA, or about 1h 43m 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 33 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.9 miles or 1h 43m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Croydon, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lemon, 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 Lemon, PA
This is one driving day of about 147.9 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Lemon, 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
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.9 miles from Lemon, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 146.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 29
Turn left onto PA 29
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
37.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PATP
6
123.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m 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
141.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m 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
146.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.52 one way
$49.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $26.85 | $53.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.68 | $57.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.65 | $65.31 |
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
$25
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
| Efficient EV | 37 | 0 | $12.94 | $5.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.71 | $9.47 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Late night in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
22 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 7m on the road
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.
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 122.4
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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
~32 min detour
$1
near mile 127.5
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 127.5
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 122.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 89% of the drive utilizing major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll experience a significant stretch of 85.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent, faster pace. The road character remains largely consistent as a highway drive throughout its 147.9-mile course. This means you can anticipate steady speeds and limited distractions from local traffic for most of the journey.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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 PA 29. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 29.
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 11 significant decision points across 147.9 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: near the start (PA 29): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 123.6 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 Lemon, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
37.4 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 147.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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: near the start (PA 29): Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 123.6 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 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Croydon, PA
Explore more options from Lemon, PA or browse trips ending in Croydon, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.