Croydon, PA to South Temple, PA is 81 miles and takes about 1 hour 43 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike, Morgantown Expressway, and Street Road, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to itself. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. With its relatively short duration and clear route, this is a good option for a day trip or a quick leg of a longer adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 81 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route leans heavily into highway driving, with 79% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced travel style for most of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 52.6 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect a profile that is predominantly highway-focused, meaning you'll likely encounter limited-access roads for the bulk of your travel, allowing for steady progress toward your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 52.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway. 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81 miles you will encounter 17 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 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
8
59.6 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 298
Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
6
71.3 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Reading
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 11B
Toward US 422 West: Reading
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 South Temple, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Reading.
Patp
6.2 mi in|~10m
Allentown
6.8 mi in|~12m
Reading
59.6 mi in|~1h 9m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
52.6 mi
56m
Morgantown Expressway
11.3 mi
12m
Street Road
4.2 mi
7m
North 5th Street
3.5 mi
6m
West Shore Bypass
1.9 mi
2m
State Road
1.6 mi
3m
Frush Valley Road
1.3 mi
5m
South 5th Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 52.6 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and South Temple, 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, 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
53 mi·56 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 298Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, ReadingUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 176
11 mi·12 min·Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 11BToward US 422 West: Reading
11
Merge onto US 422
1.9 mi·2 min·West Shore Bypass
Toward US 422 West: Reading
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward US 222 Business: Lancaster AvenueUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 222 BUS
0.3 mi·24 sec·Bingaman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi·19 sec·Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.5 mi·59 sec·South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 222 BUS
3.5 mi·6 min·North 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
0.4 mi·47 sec·Bellevue Avenue
18
Turn left onto Kutztown Road
0.3 mi·36 sec·Kutztown Road
19
Turn right onto Frush Valley Road
1.3 mi·5 min·Frush Valley Road
20
Turn right onto Georgia Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Georgia Road
21
Arrive at destination
Georgia Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 43 minute duration, leaving anytime in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to reach South Temple with plenty of daylight. Since this is a shorter drive, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you. There are no recommended stops in the data, so plan to fuel up before you leave Croydon, PA, as the $13 fuel cost suggests a relatively efficient trip. Keep an eye on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for any potential traffic or construction, as this is your longest stretch.
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 40.5 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.6 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 48m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Temple, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Croydon, PA
This is one driving day of about 81 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 52.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Croydon, PA
· 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Temple, PA
The final approach into South Temple, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
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...
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 22.3
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 41.9
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 78.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.43 one way
$26.86 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$14.71
$29.42
premium
$4.93
$15.71
$31.42
diesel
$5.61
$17.88
$35.77
Estimated Tolls: $6.84
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(52.6 mi)$6.84
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
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 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
24.3
0
$8.50
$3.89
Efficient EV
20.3
0
$7.09
$3.24
EV Truck/SUV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 15, 2026
Origin
Croydon, PA
Morning
in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
South Temple, PA
Morning
in South Temple on Saturday
Local time
7:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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
1h 43m 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 South Temple, PA covers 81 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Morgantown Expressway, Street 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 40.5 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 $13.43 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 81 miles you will encounter 17 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 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 Temple, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Reading.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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.
