This 89.4-mile drive from Croydon, PA to Richland, PA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, and West Swartzville Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $15, it's an economical choice for a quick journey. The route is largely highway-focused, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you can depart at your leisure and arrive with plenty of daylight. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent driving experience through Pennsylvania.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 73% of this 89.4-mile journey. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will likely dominate a significant portion of your travel, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. You'll encounter one long stretch of 64.5 miles on the turnpike, allowing for uninterrupted progress. While the majority is on major roads, you will transition to local routes like Street Road and West Swartzville Road, which will likely involve more varied driving conditions and potentially lower speeds as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more typical road driving.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 64.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. 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.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 89.4 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 5.9 miles (US 1 / Lincoln Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|Street Road
Turn right onto Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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5.9 mi into trip|~10m in|US 1 / Lincoln Highway
Merge onto US 1 / Lincoln Highway toward US 1 North: Morrisville
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward US 1 North: Morrisville
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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
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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
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71.5 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster
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 US 222: Reading, Lancaster
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 Richland, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Lancaster.
Patp
6.2 mi in|~10m
Allentown
6.8 mi in|~12m
Lancaster
71.5 mi in|~1h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi
1h 9m
Street Road
4.2 mi
7m
West Swartzville Road
3 mi
6m
South Sheridan Road
3 mi
7m
South Mountain Road
2.8 mi
6m
Texter Mountain Road
2.7 mi
6m
State Road
1.6 mi
3m
East Main Street
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 64.5 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Richland, PA.
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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, PATPUse the right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, AllentownUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
65 mi·1 hr 9 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 222: Reading, LancasterUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.1 mi·15 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
12
Turn right onto PA 272
1.2 mi·1 min·North Reading Road
13
Turn left onto PA 897
3.0 mi·6 min·West Swartzville Road
14
Continue on PA 897
1.1 mi·2 min·East Main Street
15
Continue on PA 897
1.1 mi·2 min·West Route 897
16
Turn slight right onto Texter Mountain Road
2.7 mi·6 min·Texter Mountain Road
17
Turn left onto South Mountain Road
2.8 mi·6 min·South Mountain Road
18
Continue on South Sheridan Road
3.0 mi·7 min·South Sheridan Road
19
Continue on East Linden Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Linden Street
20
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Main Street
21
Turn right onto North Race Street
82 ft·6 sec·North Race Street
22
Turn right
92 ft·6 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your time, especially if you plan any spontaneous stops. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, you likely won't need frequent refueling, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since this is a short trip with no specific stops recommended, flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your GPS as you transition from the Pennsylvania Turnpike to local roads like Street Road and West Swartzville Road, as these can sometimes be less intuitive. Plan for a brief rest stop if needed, perhaps around the halfway point, though the drive is short enough to manage without one.
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 44.7 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.5 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 53m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richland, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Croydon, PA
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 64.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Croydon, PA
· 53m into the drive
The midpoint is around 44.7 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.5 miles.
Arriving in Richland, PA
The final approach into Richland, 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 Richland, PA.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 33.9
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 89.4
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...
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 21.6
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 43.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.82 one way
$29.64 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.23
$32.47
premium
$4.93
$17.34
$34.68
diesel
$5.61
$19.74
$39.48
Estimated Tolls: $8.39
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(64.5 mi)$8.39
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
$15
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.82
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Late night
in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
1:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Richland, PA
Late night
in Richland on Saturday
Local time
1:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
24 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
2h 2m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Croydon, PA to Richland, PA covers 89.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, West Swartzville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 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 $14.82 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 89.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 1 / Lincoln Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Croydon, PA and Richland, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Lancaster.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Independence National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
