Skip to main content

Trip from Croydon, PA to Lenox, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 59m

Distance

153.4 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m

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

Downtown Lenox, PA, PA

Lenox, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Croydon, PA to Lenox, PA covers 153.4 miles and takes about 2h 59m 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 $25.43 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

76.7 miles from Croydon, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 59m. Total distance: 153.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 153.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Croydon, PA to Lenox, PA is easy. At 2h 59m 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 Lenox, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 Lenox, 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

110 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre
13

Keep slight left to continue on Binghamton

0.3 mi · 1 min · Binghamton
14

Merge slight left

17 mi · 19 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward PA 106: Lenox

0.1 mi · 50 sec · PA 106: Lenox
16

Turn left onto State Route 106

0.3 mi · 31 sec · State Route 106
17

Turn right onto State Route 92

249 ft · 5 sec · State Route 92
18

Arrive at your 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 29m 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 34 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 76.7 miles or 1h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lenox, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Croydon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 153.4 miles and 2h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 76.7 mi from Croydon, PA · 1h 29m into the drive

borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Northampton, PA

77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Northampton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.7 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lenox, PA

The final approach into Lenox, 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 Lenox, 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

$25.43 one way

$50.86 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $27.85 $55.71
premium $4.93 $29.75 $59.50
diesel $5.61 $33.87 $67.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46 0 $16.11 $7.36
Efficient EV 38.4 0 $13.42 $6.14
EV Truck/SUV 61.4 0 $21.48 $9.82

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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 Thursday

Local time

10:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lenox, PA

Morning in Lenox on Thursday

Local time

10:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Northampton, PA

77 mi in

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

9 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 59m 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 Lenox, PA covers 153.4 miles and takes about 2h 59m 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 76.7 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 $25.43 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Croydon, PA to Lenox, PA is easy. At 2h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Croydon, PA to Lenox, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Croydon, PA to Lenox, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Croydon, PA or browse trips ending in Lenox, PA.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.

Explore maps for Croydon, PA or Lenox, PA on MapSof.net.