Origin
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Palmer Heights, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
54.1 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmer Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Croydon, PA to Palmer Heights, PA is 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m via North Easton Road and Street Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traveling between the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, so expect a more connected-to-the-area experience rather than high-speed cruising. It's a straightforward, same-day trip perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a major time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
27.1 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Easton Road | 19.1 mi | 29m |
| Street Road | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| York Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| East Bristol Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Morgan Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| 25th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Swamp Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
North Easton Road
— 19.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Palmer Heights, PA.
1
Start on State Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
2
Turn right onto Street Road
9.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Street Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto PA 232
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Second Street Pike
4
Turn left onto East Bristol Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Bristol Road
5
Turn right onto PA 263
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
York Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto PA 313
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Swamp Road
7
Continue on PA 313
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Swamp Road
8
Turn right onto North Easton Road
19 mi
·
29 min
·
North Easton Road
9
Turn left onto PA 212
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Durham Road
10
Turn slight right onto Red Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bridge Road
11
Turn right onto Stouts Valley Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Stouts Valley Road
12
Turn sharp right onto Durham Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Durham Road
13
Continue on Durham Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Durham Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto Raubsville Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Raubsville Road
15
Turn slight left onto Morgan Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Morgan Hill Road
16
Turn left onto Diehl Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diehl Road
17
Turn right onto Berger Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Berger Road
18
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto 25th Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
25th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto Northampton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northampton Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Greenwood Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Arrive at destination
North Greenwood Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this trip is only about 1 hour and 35 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning could help you avoid the worst of local rush hour traffic. With no significant stretches of highway, you won't need to worry about finding services at long intervals; however, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you'll be passing through populated areas where gas stations are readily available. The $9 fuel estimate is quite low, so you should have no trouble covering the distance. Consider this an easy, one-day excursion where you can take your time if desired.
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 27.1 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.1 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmer Heights, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Croydon, PA
This is one driving day of about 54.1 miles and 1h 35m.
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 North Easton Road for about 19.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 54 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
PA 263 / York Road
Turn right onto PA 263 / York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
46.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Durham Road
Turn sharp right onto Durham Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Raubsville Road
At end of road, turn right onto Raubsville Road
Navigation decision point
6
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
North Greenwood Avenue
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.97 one way
$17.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.94 | $23.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.57 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Palmer Heights, PA
Afternoon in Palmer Heights on Saturday
Local time
4:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Doylestown, PA
27 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
21 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 35m 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
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
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
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
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...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 16.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll navigate 54.1 miles primarily using North Easton Road, Street Road, and York Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 19.1 miles on North Easton Road. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals throughout this local drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Easton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Street Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (PA 263 / York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles (Durham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Croydon, PA to Palmer Heights, PA covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Easton Road, Street Road, York Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 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 $8.97 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 54.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (PA 263 / York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles (Durham Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Croydon, PA to Palmer Heights, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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