Origin
Richlandtown, PA
Night in Richlandtown on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richlandtown, 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 7m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richlandtown, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Richlandtown to Croydon is 40 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via Street Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway sprint. It’s a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick transfer or a short day trip without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a journey that keeps you on local roads, making it easy to navigate for those familiar with or looking to explore more of the area's smaller thoroughfares.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| Swamp Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| York Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| West Bristol Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Doylestown Pike | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West Dublin Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Thatcher Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— 9.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richlandtown, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Union Street West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Union Street West
2
Continue on Union Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Road
3
Turn right onto West Thatcher Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Thatcher Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 313
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Doylestown Pike
5
Continue on PA 313
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
6
Continue on PA 313; PA 563
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Dublin Pike
7
Continue on PA 313
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Doylestown Pike
8
Continue on PA 313
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street North
9
Continue on PA 313
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dublin Pike
10
Continue on PA 313
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Swamp Road
11
Turn right onto PA 263
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
York Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto West Bristol Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
West Bristol Road
13
Turn right onto PA 232
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Second Street Pike
14
Turn left onto PA 132
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Street Road
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
State Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Richlandtown, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 38.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Thatcher Road
Turn right onto West Thatcher Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 313 / Doylestown Pike
At end of road, turn left onto PA 313 / Doylestown Pike
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
PA 263 / York Road
Turn right onto PA 263 / York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
29 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
PA 132 / Street Road
Turn left onto PA 132 / Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
38.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$6.63 one way
$13.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Night in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and local streets for the entire 40 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on Street Road, so expect frequent turns and changes in speed limits. You'll primarily use Street Road, Swamp Road, and York Road, indicating a journey that winds through residential and commercial areas rather than open country. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Street Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near West Thatcher Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (West Thatcher Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (PA 313 / Doylestown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (PA 263 / York Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Street Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.5 miles (West Thatcher Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (PA 313 / Doylestown Pike): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (PA 263 / York Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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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