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Trip from Quarryville, 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

1h 55m

Distance

80.9 mi

130 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

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Downtown Quarryville, PA, PA

Quarryville, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

This 80.9-mile drive from Quarryville, PA, to Croydon, PA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, and Christiana Pike. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region, staying within Pennsylvania the entire way. It’s an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stop. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

40.4 miles from Quarryville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 39.5 mi 42m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass 12.8 mi 17m
Christiana Pike 4.3 mi 7m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
Lincoln Highway 3.4 mi 4m
West Uwchlan Avenue 3.4 mi 6m
Furnace Road 2.8 mi 6m
Simmontown Road 2.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 39.5 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Quarryville, PA and Croydon, PA.

1

Start on US 222

49 ft · 3 sec · South Church Street
2

Turn right onto PA 372

0.8 mi · 2 min · West State Street
3

Continue on PA 372

1.5 mi · 3 min · Valley Road
4

Turn left onto May Post Office Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · May Post Office Road
5

Turn right onto Furnace Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Furnace Road
6

Continue on PA 896

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Georgetown Road
7

Turn straight onto PA 372

4.3 mi · 7 min · Christiana Pike
8

Continue on PA 372

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Germantown Avenue
9

Turn left onto Water Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Water Street
10

Turn slight left onto South Bridge Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Bridge Street
11

Continue on Sadsbury Avenue

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Sadsbury Avenue
12

Continue on Simmontown Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road
13

At end of road, turn right onto US 30

3.4 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

13 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville Use the right lane.
16

Turn straight onto PA 113

3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
17

Turn left onto PA 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pottstown Pike
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward PATP
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto I 76; PATP

39 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
23

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
24

Arrive at destination

State Road

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 1 hour and 55-minute drive, flexibility is your advantage. You can easily tackle this trip in a single day, departing whenever suits you best. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic if you're traveling on a weekday. With no specific stops recommended, you can decide on any breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the $13 estimated cost suggests a straightforward fill-up should suffice for the entire 80.9 miles. A good tip for this route is to be aware of the transitions between the Pennsylvania Turnpike and local roads, as these can sometimes involve more complex interchanges.

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 40.4 miles from Quarryville, PA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.5 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 18 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.4 miles or 1h 8m 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 38m

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 Quarryville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Quarryville, PA

This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Quarryville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 39.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Downingtown, PA

40 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

Coatesville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Quarryville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Dutch-Way Family Restaurant - Gap

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Gap, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.6

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+16105936080

Visit website

Lione's Pizza Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

0.9 mi

Pomod'oro Pizza and Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Dutch-Way Family Restaurant - Gap

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.6

Gap, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+16105936080

Visit website

Lione's Pizza Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.9

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+16108732500

Visit website

Pomod'oro Pizza and Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 28.9

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16108730405

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 34.7

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

The Brass Eagle Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.6

Gap, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+17174429977

Visit website

Patty's Place Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.9

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16105183881

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.5

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.4

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46.2

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 52

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 57.8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Northampton Township Municipal Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 69.3

Churchville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12153576800

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 63.5

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Arnold's Family Fun Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 46.2

Oaks, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–9 pm

+16106660600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 14 and 79.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
14 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 30 / Lincoln Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
17.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
35.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
7
74.9 mi into trip | ~1h 45m 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
79.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.41 one way

$26.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $14.69 $29.38
premium $4.93 $15.69 $31.38
diesel $5.61 $17.86 $35.72

Estimated Tolls: $5.13

Pennsylvania Turnpike (39.5 mi) $5.13

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

$13

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.3 0 $8.49 $3.88
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24
EV Truck/SUV 32.4 0 $11.33 $5.18

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Quarryville, PA

Afternoon in Quarryville on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Sunday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 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

10 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

1h 55m 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

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 47.4
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
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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 61.3
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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 61.3
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 30.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is a blend of highway efficiency and local road navigation. With 49% of the journey on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced sections, particularly the longest stretch of 39.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect the road to transition between these modes, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind. This mixed profile means you’ll likely experience changes in speed limits and road conditions as you progress towards Croydon.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near US 30 / Lincoln Highway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 14 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Quarryville, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and New Jersey.

Patp

34.8 mi in | ~1h 1m

New Jersey

35.1 mi in | ~1h 2m

About the Cities

Arriving 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 1h 55m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.13 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 Croydon, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Croydon, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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