Trip from Croydon, PA to Lawrence Park, PA

Drive Time

7h 59m

Distance

429.7 mi

692 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$71

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

7h 51m ★

6 AM

8h 0m

8 AM

8h 17m

10 AM

8h 6m

12 PM

8h 4m

3 PM

8h 7m

5 PM

8h 16m

8 PM

7h 54m

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

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Lawrence Park, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to Lawrence Park, PA covers 429.7 miles and takes about 7h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 256.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

214.9 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Croydon, PA to Lawrence Park, PA covers 429.7 miles and takes about 7h 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 256.6 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 1.6 miles in near Street Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 429.7 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 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | Street Road

Turn right onto Street Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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

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

24.1 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

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 I 476: Chester, Allentown

428.3 mi into trip | ~7h 56m in | PA 5 / Franklin Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 5 / Franklin Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Croydon, PA and Lawrence Park, PA, road signs point toward Allentown and Mount Pocono.

Allentown

24.1 mi in | ~31m

Mount Pocono

98.7 mi in | ~1h 52m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	256.6 mi	4h 37m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	74.2 mi	1h 20m
I 79	65.8 mi	1h 10m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	17.1 mi	18m
West 12th Street	5.1 mi	10m
Street Road	4.2 mi	7m
State Road	1.6 mi	3m
East Lake Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 256.6 mi, about 4h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on State Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road

Turn right onto Street Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward US 1 North: Trenton

Merge onto US 1

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway

Toward US 1 North: Morrisville

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 276, PATP Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 276; PATP

17 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 476 North: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

74 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Merge onto I 80

257 mi · 4 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 79 North: Erie

Merge onto I 79

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 79

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Exit 183A Toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290

5.1 mi · 10 min · West 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto PA 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto PA 5

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Lake Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Lawrence Parkway

341 ft · 8 sec · Lawrence Parkway

Arrive at destination

Lawrence Parkway

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 214.9 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 3h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.6 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 95 miles or 1h 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 214.9 miles or 3h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrence Park, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Croydon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Croydon, PA

This is one driving day of about 429.7 miles and 7h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Croydon, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 256.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 214.9 mi from Croydon, PA · 3h 59m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

215 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 214.9 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.6 miles.

Arriving in Lawrence Park, PA

The final approach into Lawrence Park, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lawrence Park, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 29.6

View on nps.gov

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 ~38 min detour $1 near mile 14.8

View on nps.gov

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 ~38 min detour Free near mile 14.8

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free near mile 29.6

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$71.10 one way

$142.21 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 150 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$77.80	$155.61
premium	$4.92	$83.27	$166.53
diesel	$5.64	$95.46	$190.93

Estimated Tolls: $11.87

Pennsylvania Turnpike (91.2 mi) $11.87

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

$71

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$108–$133

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 150.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	128.9	1	$45.12	$20.63
Efficient EV	107.4	1	$37.60	$17.19
EV Truck/SUV	171.9	2	$60.16	$27.50

Gas CO2

150 kg

EV CO2

50 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Croydon, PA

Evening in Croydon on Monday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lawrence Park, PA

Evening in Lawrence Park on Monday

Local time

6:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

13 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

7h 59m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Lawrence Park, PA covers 429.7 miles and takes about 7h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 214.9 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 $71.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Croydon, PA and Lawrence Park, PA, road signs point toward Allentown and Mount Pocono.

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Trip from Croydon, PA to Lawrence Park, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lawrence Park, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

First State National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Croydon, PA

Lawrence Park, PA

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 59m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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