Origin
Croydon, PA
Morning in Croydon on Monday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Covington, PA
Drive Time
4h 28m
Distance
227.1 mi
366 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
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6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Covington, PA covers 227.1 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Street Road, US 1 North, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.6 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 28m drive with frequent turns across 227.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Street Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Covington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 276 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Covington, 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
3
Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 1 North: Trenton
4
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 276, PATP
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
7
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 476: Chester, Allentown
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 476 North: Allentown
10
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
12
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 80 West: Hazleton
14
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
66 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 15 North: Williamsport
17
Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
18
Continue on US Highway 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
19
Continue on Montgomery Pike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Pike
20
Continue on Hastings Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hastings Street
21
Continue on Market Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Market Street
22
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
23
Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield
37 mi
·
41 min
·
US 15 North: Mansfield
25
Take the exit slight right toward Blossburg
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Blossburg
26
Turn right onto Boone Run Road
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
Boone Run Road
27
Turn left onto North Williamson Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
North Williamson Road
28
Turn right onto State Road
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Road
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.6 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.6 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Covington, 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 227.1 miles and 4h 28m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.6 mi from Croydon, PA · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.6 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Covington, PA
The final approach into Covington, 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 Covington, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.58 one way
$75.16 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $41.12 | $82.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $44.01 | $88.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.45 | $100.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.85 | $10.90 |
| Efficient EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.87 | $9.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.8 | 1 | $31.79 | $14.53 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Covington, PA
Morning in Covington on Monday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
6 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
4h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Covington, PA covers 227.1 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Street Road, US 1 North, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.6 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 $37.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Covington, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Croydon, PA to Covington, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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