Origin
Cambridge, PA
Evening in Cambridge on Thursday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge, PA to Croydon, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
68.2 mi
110 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge, PA to Croydon, PA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Twin County Road, Street Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 68.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 68.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Twin County Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 53.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Twin County Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lombard Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lombard Street
Turn right onto Lombard Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 76, PATP
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 76, PATP
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
7
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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.
On the drive from Cambridge, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
8.5 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 53.1 mi | 56m |
| Twin County Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Morgantown Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Compass Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 53.1 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on North Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn right onto Lombard Street
369 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lombard Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Cambridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
5
Turn left onto PA 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Compass Road
6
Continue on PA 10
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Pequea Avenue
7
Continue on PA 10
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Conestoga Avenue
8
Continue on PA 10
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin County Road
9
Turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 76, PATP
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 176
326 ft
·
4 sec
·
Morgantown Expressway
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
53 mi
·
56 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
State Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.1 mi from Cambridge, PA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Cambridge, 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
$11.31 one way
$22.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.90
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(53.1 mi)
$6.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$7
Total
$18
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.55 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Evening in Croydon on Thursday
Local time
7:34 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 25m 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 Cambridge, PA to Croydon, PA covers 68.2 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Twin County Road, Street Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.1 miles from Cambridge, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.31 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 68.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cambridge, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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