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Trip from Croydon, PA to South Lebanon, PA

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

99.9 mi

161 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

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Downtown South Lebanon, PA, PA

South Lebanon, PA

Jo Kassis

Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to South Lebanon, PA covers 99.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, Quentin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

50 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 99.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 84.6 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 99.9 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 17 key points

These 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.
7
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
8
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
7
91.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Take the exit toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim

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 PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
7
92 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey

Towns Along This Route

Between Croydon, PA and South Lebanon, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Manheim and Hershey.

Patp

6.2 mi in | ~10m

Allentown

6.8 mi in | ~12m

Manheim

91.6 mi in | ~1h 43m

Hershey

92 mi in | ~1h 44m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 84.6 mi 1h 30m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
Quentin Road 3.6 mi 5m
Lebanon Road 2.5 mi 3m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Wilhelm Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Horst Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Tuck Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 84.6 mi, about 1h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and South Lebanon, PA.

1

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, PATP Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 276; PATP

85 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · this road
10

Keep slight left at fork

147 ft · 10 sec
Toward PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
11

Turn left onto PA 72

2.5 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Road
12

Turn straight onto PA 72

3.6 mi · 5 min · Quentin Road
Toward PA 72 North: Lebanon Use the left lane.
13

Turn right onto Tuck Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Tuck Street
14

Turn left onto Cornwall Road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cornwall Road
15

Turn right onto Wilhelm Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wilhelm Avenue
Use the right lane.
16

At end of road, turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · South Lincoln Avenue
17

Turn right onto Aspen Avenue

324 ft · 12 sec · Aspen Avenue
18

Turn right onto Smith Avenue

458 ft · 26 sec · Smith Avenue
19

Turn left onto Horst Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Horst Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

Horst Avenue

Trip Plan

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 50 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50 miles or 58m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Lebanon, 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 99.9 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 84.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50 mi from Croydon, PA · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

50 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Lebanon, PA

The final approach into South Lebanon, 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 South Lebanon, 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

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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 34.5
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 99.9
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $1 near mile 20.7
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 20.7
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 41.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.53 one way

$33.06 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.09 $36.18
premium $4.92 $19.36 $38.72
diesel $5.64 $22.19 $44.39

Estimated Tolls: $11.00

Pennsylvania Turnpike (84.6 mi) $11.00

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

$17

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30 0 $10.49 $4.80
Efficient EV 25 0 $8.74 $4.00
EV Truck/SUV 40 0 $13.99 $6.39

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Croydon, PA

Morning in Croydon on Monday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

South Lebanon, PA

Morning in South Lebanon on Monday

Local time

6:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

27 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 59m 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 South Lebanon, PA covers 99.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, Quentin 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 50 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 $16.53 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 17 significant decision points across 99.9 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 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.
Between Croydon, PA and South Lebanon, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Manheim and Hershey.

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