Origin
Bethlehem, PA
Evening in Bethlehem on Thursday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethlehem, PA to Croydon, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethlehem, PA
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Trip Overview
This 54-mile drive from Bethlehem, PA, to Croydon, PA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes PA 309 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is a budget-friendly journey. You'll be staying within the Northeast region for the entirety of this drive, offering a consistent local feel throughout your travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this 54-mile route, with 42% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches on PA 309 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, interspersed with other main roads like the Sellersville Bypass. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 9.1 miles on PA 309, so you'll have some consistent driving on that section. The profile suggests a blend of faster highway travel and potentially some more local road conditions as you navigate between these main arteries.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 309 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.8 miles in near Center Street.
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 54 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
48.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
State Road
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
Patp: Philadelphia
38.5 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Harrisburg
38.5 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 309 | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Horsham Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| PA-378 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
PA 309
— 9.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn right onto East Church Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Center Street
4
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Fahy Bridge
5
Continue on South New Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South New Street
6
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 4th Street
7
Turn slight left onto PA 412
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
8
Turn left onto PA 378
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wyandotte Street
9
Continue on PA 378
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA-378
10
Continue on PA 378
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
PA-378
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto PA 309
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
PA 309
12
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 309
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 463
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto PA 611
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Easton Road
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
18
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
State Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Bethlehem, PA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Bethlehem, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Croydon, PA
The final approach into Croydon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.95 one way
$17.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.47 | $20.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Evening in Croydon on Thursday
Local time
5:59 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
8 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 27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bethlehem, PA to Croydon, PA covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 309, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Sellersville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Bethlehem, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bethlehem, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
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