Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
49 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lower Saucon, PA
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The drive from Croydon, PA to Lower Saucon, PA covers 49 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Easton Road, Street Road, York Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on North Easton Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Easton Road | 12.2 mi | 17m |
| Street Road | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| York Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East Bristol Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Lower Saucon Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Durham Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| East Swamp Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Lower Saucon, 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
Turn left onto PA 412
Continue on PA 412
Continue on PA 412
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412
Continue on PA 212; PA 412
Turn sharp right onto Lower Saucon Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.5 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 45.1 — 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 232 / Second Street Pike
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto PA 263 / York Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412 / Durham Road
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Lower Saucon Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.90 | $17.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
3:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Lower Saucon on Saturday
Local time
3:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
57°F
Doylestown, PA
25 mi in
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.
49 mi in 1h 22m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 22m drive. You will face about 9 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 11 miles (PA 232 / Second Street Pike): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (PA 263 / York Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 49 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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