Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
67.4 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bangor, PA
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Croydon, PA to Bangor, PA is 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 58m via North Easton Road, Street Road, and Kesslersville Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing familiar Northeast region landscapes. Expect a local feel for the entire journey, making it a straightforward, manageable trip. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal highway time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.7 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Easton Road | 21.2 mi | 33m |
| Street Road | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| Kesslersville Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| York Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East Bristol Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Delaware Drive | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Washington Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Morgan Hill Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Bangor, PA.
Start on State Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Turn right onto PA 232
Turn left onto East Bristol Road
Turn right onto PA 263
Turn left onto PA 313
Continue on PA 313
Turn right onto North Easton Road
Continue on PA 611
Turn left onto Browns Drive
Turn right onto Old Well Road
Turn slight right onto Morgan Hill Road
Continue on Old Philadelphia Road
Continue on Saint John Street
Continue on North Smith Avenue
Continue on PA 611
Continue on South 3rd Street
Enter roundabout onto North 3rd Street
Continue on North 3rd Street
Continue on College Avenue
Continue on Cattell Street
Turn slight left onto Knox Avenue
Continue on Sullivan Trail
Turn right onto Kesslersville Road
Turn straight onto PA 191
Continue on PA 191
Continue on PA 191
Arrive at destination
Since this drive is only about 2 hours and stays within the same state, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour in the Philadelphia area and arrive in Bangor with plenty of afternoon light. With no highway segments, you won't have the typical long stretches between exits, so plan for more frequent, shorter stops if needed. Keep an eye on local road signs, as the numerous turns on this route require attention. A specific tip: familiarize yourself with the sequence of North Easton Road, Street Road, and Kesslersville Road before you depart, as these are your primary guides.
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.
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 15 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Croydon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Croydon, PA
This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Croydon, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 56.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto PA 263 / York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto North 3rd Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Right onto North 3rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Kesslersville Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$11.17 one way
$22.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 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 | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
2:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Bangor on Saturday
Local time
2:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
54°F
Durham, PA
34 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the full 67.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.2 miles along North Easton Road. Be prepared for frequent adjustments as the route winds through various local thoroughfares, including Street Road and Kesslersville Road. The character of the drive is consistently local, offering a glimpse into the communities you pass through without the speed of interstate travel.
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 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (PA 263 / York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles (North 3rd Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Bangor is a city in Northampton County in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. It is 74 miles (119 km) west of New York City and 87 miles (140 km) north of Philadelphia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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