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Trip from Croydon, PA to Freemansburg, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

55.8 mi

90 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Freemansburg, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to Freemansburg, PA covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sellersville Bypass, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Horsham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on Sellersville Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.25 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

27.9 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sellersville Bypass 8.2 mi 11m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 8 mi 8m
Horsham Road 7.6 mi 13m
North West End Boulevard 6.3 mi 10m
Bethlehem Pike 4.8 mi 8m
PA 378 4.5 mi 7m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
South West End Boulevard 2.9 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Sellersville Bypass — 8.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Freemansburg, PA.

1

Start on State Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
2

Turn right onto Street Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road
Use the right lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
4

Merge onto US 1

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 276, PATP Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 276; PATP

8.0 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 343 Toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

313 ft · 7 sec
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto PA 611

1.0 mi · 1 min · Easton Road
12

Turn slight left onto PA 463

7.6 mi · 13 min · Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn slight right onto PA 309

4.8 mi · 8 min · Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight / left / slight right / right lanes.
14

Continue on PA 309

8.2 mi · 11 min · Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on PA 309

2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
16

Continue on PA 309

6.3 mi · 10 min · North West End Boulevard
17

Take the exit

420 ft · 10 sec
18

Continue on PA 378

4.5 mi · 7 min · PA 378
19

Turn right onto Mountain Drive North

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mountain Drive North
20

Keep slight left at fork onto Mountain Drive North

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mountain Drive North
21

Continue on Hayes Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Hayes Street
22

Turn right onto PA 412

0.5 mi · 1 min · Daly Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23

Turn left onto Stefko Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Stefko Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24

Turn right onto Pembroke Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pembroke Road
25

Turn right onto Garfield Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Garfield Street
26

Arrive at destination

Garfield Street

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 27.9 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.2 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 12 miles or 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.9 miles or 44m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Freemansburg, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Croydon, PA

This is one driving day of about 55.8 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sellersville Bypass for about 8.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Newville, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newville, PA

28 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

Warminster, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lansdale, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.9 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Cafe Light

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12154379790

Visit website

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.9

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

Kohler Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 19.9

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12156433131

Amazing Escape Room Montgomeryville

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 23.9

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–11 pm

+12672228186

Visit website

Lehigh Millennium Folk Arch and Art Enclave

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 51.8

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Lake Lenape Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 31.9

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12152575065

Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 19.9

Horsham, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+12156722277

Visit website

The Sellersville Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 31.9

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12152575253

Visit website

Northampton Township Municipal Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 11.9

Churchville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12153576800

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 19.9

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 276, PATP

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
8
6.8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
8
15 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkintown

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 343 Toward PA 611: Willow Grove, Doylestown, Jenkin...
8
15.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
9
15.6 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddl...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.25 one way

$18.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.13 $20.26
premium $4.93 $10.82 $21.64
diesel $5.61 $12.32 $24.64

Estimated Tolls: $1.05

Pennsylvania Turnpike (8 mi) $1.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.7 0 $5.86 $2.68
Efficient EV 14 0 $4.88 $2.23
EV Truck/SUV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

2:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Freemansburg, PA

Afternoon in Freemansburg on Saturday

Local time

2:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8 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

1h 31m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $1 near mile 1.9
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 1.9
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 23.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 55.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sellersville Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 around 6.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 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.

Between Croydon, PA and Freemansburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Doylestown, Jenkintown, Horsham and Biddle Air National Guard Base.

Patp

6.2 mi in | ~10m

Allentown

6.8 mi in | ~12m

Doylestown

15 mi in | ~21m

Jenkintown

15 mi in | ~21m

Horsham

15.5 mi in | ~22m

Biddle Air National Guard Base

15.6 mi in | ~22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Croydon, PA to Freemansburg, PA covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Sellersville Bypass, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Horsham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.9 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 $9.25 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 55.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Croydon, PA and Freemansburg, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Doylestown, Jenkintown, Horsham and Biddle Air National Guard Base.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park.

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.

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