Origin
South Canaan, PA
Morning in South Canaan on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Canaan, PA to Croydon, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
148.8 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Canaan, PA
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Trip Overview
South Canaan, PA to Croydon, PA is 148.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, primarily utilizing major toll roads. Given the relatively short duration and straightforward highway path, it's a manageable one-day drive. You’ll encounter a significant amount of highway driving, making it a functional option for getting between these two points efficiently.
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
74.4 miles from South Canaan, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 94.4 mi | 1h 44m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 18 mi | 19m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| Governor Robert P. Casey Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Cortez Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Archbald Mountain Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 94.4 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Canaan, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on St Tikhons Road
57 ft
·
1 sec
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St Tikhons Road
2
Continue on Cortez Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Cortez Road
3
Continue on Cortez Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cortez Road
4
Turn right onto Archbald Mountain Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Archbald Mountain Road
5
Continue on Archbald Mountain Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Archbald Mountain Road
6
Continue on Archbald Mountain Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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Archbald Mountain Road
7
Continue on Salem Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Salem Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward US 6 West: Scranton
9
Merge onto US 6
7.5 mi
·
8 min
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Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 81
11 mi
·
11 min
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American Legion Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward PA 315 South: Pittston
13
Continue on PA 315
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
PA 315
14
Take the exit
343 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
16
Continue on this road
499 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
18
Merge onto I 476; PATP
94 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 276; PATP
18 mi
·
19 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 2h 58m drive, consider leaving after morning rush hour to maximize daylight and minimize traffic delays. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, fill up before you depart to ensure you have enough. There's only one recommended stop, but the highway nature of the route means you can be flexible with timing. Pay attention to toll plazas as you navigate the Pennsylvania Turnpike system. Since it’s a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.4 miles from South Canaan, PA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.4 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 32m 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 24m
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 South Canaan, 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 South Canaan, PA
This is one driving day of about 148.8 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from South Canaan, 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 94.4 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 74.4 miles from South Canaan, 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 94.4 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 17 and 147.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
8
29.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
6
29.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
7
142.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m 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
147.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.67 one way
$49.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.85 | $65.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.62
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(112.4 mi)
$14.62
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
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 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 | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.83 | $9.52 |
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
Morning in Croydon on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
3 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
2h 58m 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?
Expect 76% of this route to be highway driving. You'll experience a long stretch of 94.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. After this, you'll transition to the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a significant portion before the American Legion Memorial Highway. The density of exits on the turnpike system means you'll need to be aware of frequent opportunities to exit or enter.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 17 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 148.8 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Canaan, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
29.3 mi in
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~41m
Allentown
29.4 mi in
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~41m
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 2h 58m. Total distance: 148.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 94.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.62 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.
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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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