Origin
Telford, PA
Afternoon in Telford on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Telford, PA to Croydon, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Telford, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Telford to Croydon is 31.5 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a route with a significant number of turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. With just 28% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a good mix of road types. This trip is perfect for a short excursion, easily completed within a single day with time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Horsham Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Easton Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South County Line Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 8.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Telford, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Hector Alley
141 ft
·
12 sec
·
Hector Alley
2
Turn right
187 ft
·
19 sec
3
Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Madison Avenue
4
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on South County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South County Line Road
6
Turn straight onto Bethlehem Pike
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto PA 463
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto PA 611
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Easton Road
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
11
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
State Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Telford, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.9 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Madison Avenue
Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
16 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
29.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.13
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(8.7 mi)
$1.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Croydon on Sunday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
51m 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,' suggesting you'll navigate through various local roads. While 28% of the journey is on highways, the majority involves more intricate navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a brief period of faster travel. Be prepared for the road to change frequently as you transition between main roads like Pennsylvania Turnpike, Horsham Road, and Bethlehem Pike, requiring your attention throughout the 51-minute drive.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Telford, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
Patp: Philadelphia
16 mi in
|
~29m
Harrisburg
16 mi in
|
~29m
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 51m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.13 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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