Origin
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Dale, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dale, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Dale, PA covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Street Road | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
| Lincoln Highway | — | — |
| I 276 | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| I 476 | — | — |
| I 476 North | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Street Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon, PA and Dale, 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
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 63 East: Kulpsville
12
Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
13
Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Sumneytown Pike
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
15
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Gravel Pike
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gravel Pike
17
Turn left onto Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hill Road
18
Continue on Hill Road
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hill Road
19
Turn right onto Niantic Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Niantic Road
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 100
223 ft
·
9 sec
·
Route 100
21
Turn left onto Dairy Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dairy Lane
22
Turn left onto Old Route 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Route 100
23
Turn right onto Forgedale Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Forgedale Road
24
Turn right onto Dale Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dale Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.01 | $24.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Dale, PA
Afternoon in Dale on Saturday
Local time
4:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
54.4 mi in 1h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Street Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Croydon, PA to Dale, PA is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Dale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Dale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dale, PA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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