The drive from Croydon, PA to Bushkill, PA covers 87.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 31, US 46, Delaware Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35 miles on NJ 31.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Croydon, PA to Bushkill, PA covers 87.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 35 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 0.6 miles in near US 13 / Bristol Pike.
Driving Effort9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 87.6 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 0.6 miles (US 13 / Bristol Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 1 Business; PA 413 / East Lincoln Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 13 / Bristol Pike
Turn right onto US 13 / Bristol Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.4 mi into trip|~12m in|US 1 Business; PA 413 / East Lincoln Highway
Turn sharp left onto US 1 Business; PA 413 / East Lincoln Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
15.7 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 75
Toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Air...
7
27.1 mi into trip|~46m in|NJ 31
Take the exit onto NJ 31 toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
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 NJ 31 North, US 202 North: Flemington
8
76.2 mi into trip|~2h in
Take the exit toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 309
Toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls Cr...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Croydon, PA and Bushkill, PA, road signs point toward Cr 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun and Stroudsburg Pennsylvania.
Cr 579: West Trenton
15.7 mi in|~25m
Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal
15.7 mi in|~25m
Harbourtoun
15.7 mi in|~25m
Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
69.6 mi in|~1h 50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 31
35 mi
51m
US 46
9.8 mi
15m
Delaware Expressway
7.5 mi
10m
Milford Road
7.1 mi
13m
Christopher Columbus Highway
4.6 mi
6m
Bear Tavern Road
4.4 mi
8m
Seven Bridge Road
3 mi
6m
Veterans Highway
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
NJ 31
— 35 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Bushkill, PA.
1
Start on State Road
182 ft·8 sec·State Road
2
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Cedar Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 13
0.1 mi·27 sec·Bristol Pike
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Newportville Road
2.2 mi·4 min·Newportville Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto New Falls Road
1.1 mi·2 min·New Falls Road
6
Turn left onto PA 413
2.4 mi·4 min·Veterans Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn sharp left onto US 1 Business; PA 413
157 ft·3 sec·East Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 295 East: Trenton
9
Merge onto I 295
7.5 mi·10 min·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 295
1.6 mi·2 min·Scudder Falls Bridge
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 75Toward CR 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, HarbourtounUse the slight right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 579
1.2 mi·2 min·Bear Tavern Road
13
Continue on CR 579; CR 637
0.2 mi·26 sec·Jacobs Creek Road
14
Continue on CR 579
3.2 mi·6 min·Bear Tavern Road
15
Continue on CR 579
0.9 mi·1 min·Trenton-Harbourton Road
16
Continue on CR 579
2.4 mi·4 min·Harbourton-Rocktown Road
17
Continue on CR 579
1.1 mi·1 min·Harbourton Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 31; CR 579
2.2 mi·2 min·NJ 31; CR 579
19
Take the exit onto NJ 31
5.6 mi·8 min·NJ 31
Toward NJ 31 North, US 202 North: FlemingtonUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 31
427 ft·5 sec·NJ 31
21
Enter roundabout onto NJ 31
0.1 mi·7 sec·NJ 31
22
Continue on NJ 31
27 mi·39 min·NJ 31
Use the straight lane.
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 46
9.8 mi·15 min·US 46
24
Take the exit
241 ft·5 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania
25
Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
0.4 mi·49 sec·ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)
26
Merge onto I 80
4.6 mi·6 min·Christopher Columbus Highway
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
1.5 mi·2 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 309Toward US 209 North, PA 447 North: Marshalls CreekUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on US 209
3.0 mi·6 min·Seven Bridge Road
30
Enter roundabout onto US 209
98 ft·3 sec·Marshalls Creek Bypass
31
Continue on US 209
0.8 mi·1 min·Marshalls Creek Bypass
32
Continue on US 209
7.1 mi·13 min·Milford Road
33
Continue on US 209
0.1 mi·17 sec·Federal Road
34
Arrive at destination
US 209
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35 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 19 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bushkill, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Croydon, 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 Croydon, PA
This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 31 for about 35 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Croydon, PA
· 1h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
$10
near mile 87.6
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.52 one way
$29.05 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.91
$31.81
premium
$4.93
$16.99
$33.98
diesel
$5.61
$19.34
$38.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.20
$4.20
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
EV Truck/SUV
35
0
$12.26
$5.61
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Afternoon
in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bushkill, PA
Afternoon
in Bushkill on Saturday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Chester, NJ
44 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 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
2h 22m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Croydon, PA to Bushkill, PA covers 87.6 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 31, US 46, Delaware Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 miles from Croydon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.52 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 is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 87.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 13 / Bristol Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 1 Business; PA 413 / East Lincoln Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Croydon, PA and Bushkill, PA, road signs point toward Cr 579: West Trenton, Trenton-Mercer Airport Passenger Terminal, Harbourtoun and Stroudsburg Pennsylvania.
How this page is built
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.
