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Trip from Croydon, PA to Willow Street, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h

Distance

83.9 mi

135 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to Willow Street, PA covers 83.9 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, Strasburg Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.91 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.

Midpoint

41.9 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 38.9 mi 41m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass 12.5 mi 17m
Strasburg Road 6.1 mi 9m
Lincoln Highway 5.1 mi 7m
Street Road 4.2 mi 7m
West Uwchlan Avenue 3.3 mi 6m
Village Road 3.3 mi 6m
State Road 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 38.9 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Willow Street, 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

39 mi · 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 312 Toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 100 South: Downingtown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto PA 100

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Pottstown Pike
11

Turn right onto PA 113

3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
12

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
13

Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck

12 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 30

4.9 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Street
16

Turn right onto Futer Street

194 ft · 13 sec · Futer Street
17

Turn left onto PA 41

344 ft · 9 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
18

Turn right onto PA 741

413 ft · 10 sec · Bridge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto PA 741

50 ft · 1 sec · Strasburg Road
20

Turn slight left onto Old Strasburg Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road
21

Turn straight onto PA 741

6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road
22

Continue on PA 741

1.1 mi · 2 min · Gap Road
23

Continue on PA 741

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
24

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 741

0.8 mi · 2 min · Miller Street
25

Turn slight right onto PA 741

3.3 mi · 6 min · Village Road
26

Turn right onto US 222; PA 741

1.1 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Pike
27

Turn left onto Peach Bottom Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Peach Bottom Road
28

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
29

Turn right onto PA 272

264 ft · 8 sec · Willow Street Pike
30

Turn right

32 ft · 2 sec
31

Arrive at destination

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 41.9 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.9 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 41.9 miles or 50m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willow Street, 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 83.9 miles and 2h.

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 38.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chester Springs, PA

42 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

Abington, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.9 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 47.9

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Patty's Place Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

0.8 mi

The Brass Eagle Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Gap, Pennsylvania

1.1 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 47.9

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Patty's Place Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.9

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16105183881

The Brass Eagle Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.9

Gap, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+17174429977

Visit website

Dutch-Way Family Restaurant - Gap

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 65.9

Gap, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+16105936080

Visit website

Lione's Pizza Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.9

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+16108732500

Visit website

Pomod'oro Pizza and Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 53.9

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16108730405

Visit website

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 18

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.9

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 35.9

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 30

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 30

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 30

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Northampton Township Municipal Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 12

Churchville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12153576800

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 24

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 18

Ambler, Pennsylvania

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12674688000

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 30

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 46.5 — 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.
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
6
45.9 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 312 Toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Che...
7
46.5 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 100 South: Downingtown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward PA 100 South: Downingtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.91 one way

$27.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.23 $30.47
premium $4.93 $16.27 $32.54
diesel $5.61 $18.52 $37.05

Estimated Tolls: $5.05

Pennsylvania Turnpike (38.9 mi) $5.05

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

$14

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bensalem, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bristol, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bensalem, PA Rechargery Relay - Bristol Road

Bensalem, PA

IONNA

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bensalem, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Middletown Township, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon Philadelphia Mills (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Middletown Township Municipal Center

Langhorne, PA

FLO

4 DCFC

PREIT Willow Grove Park (Willow Grove, PA)

Willow Grove, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 4 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 IONNA: 1 FLO: 1 EV Connect: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.2 0 $8.81 $4.03
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.34 $3.36
EV Truck/SUV 33.6 0 $11.75 $5.37

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

2:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Willow Street, PA

Afternoon in Willow Street on Saturday

Local time

2:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

28 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

2h 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.

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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 34.7
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
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 20.2
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 20.2
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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 52.1
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Croydon, PA to Willow Street, PA covers 83.9 miles and takes about 2h, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 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 38.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 83.9 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.

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 Willow Street, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Pottstown, Chester and Lancaster.

Patp

6.2 mi in | ~10m

Allentown

6.8 mi in | ~12m

Pottstown

45.9 mi in | ~54m

Chester

45.9 mi in | ~54m

Lancaster

51 mi in | ~1h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 83.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Croydon, PA to Willow Street, PA covers 83.9 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, Strasburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.9 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 $13.91 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 22 significant decision points across 83.9 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 Willow Street, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Pottstown, Chester and Lancaster.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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