Origin
Croydon, PA
Night in Croydon on Thursday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Plumsteadville, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plumsteadville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Plumsteadville, PA covers 28.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Street Road, York Road, North Easton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Street Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 28.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Street Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 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 12.4 miles (East Bristol Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
11 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 232 / Second Street Pike
Turn right onto PA 232 / Second Street Pike
Navigation decision point
3
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East Bristol Road
Turn left onto East Bristol Road
Navigation decision point
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.
3
21.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
PA 313 / Swamp Road
Turn left onto PA 313 / Swamp Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | 9.4 mi | 16m |
| York Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| North Easton Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| East Bristol Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| East Swamp Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Swamp Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Second Street Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— 9.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Plumsteadville, 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
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Easton Road
9
Arrive at destination
PA 611
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Plumsteadville, PA
Night in Plumsteadville on Thursday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
47m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Croydon, PA to Plumsteadville, PA covers 28.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Street Road, York Road, North Easton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 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 $4.79 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 straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 12.4 miles (East Bristol Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Croydon, PA to Plumsteadville, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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