Origin
Croydon, PA
Afternoon in Croydon on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Croydon, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
118.5 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Croydon, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA covers 118.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m 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 $19.65 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
59.3 miles from Croydon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 118.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m 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 20m drive with frequent turns across 118.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Croydon, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre, 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
85 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
12
Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Bear Creek Boulevard
13
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Wilkes-Barre, Center City
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Wilkes-Barre, Center City
15
Keep slight left
443 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn left onto Wilkes-Barre Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilkes-Barre Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Scott Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Scott Street
18
Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Pennsylvania Avenue
19
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Market Street
20
Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Public Square
21
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.3 miles from Croydon, PA, or about 1h 10m 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wilkes-Barre, 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.
+
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 118.5 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Croydon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.3 mi from Croydon, PA · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.3 miles from Croydon, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wilkes-Barre, PA
The final approach into Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre, 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
$19.65 one way
$39.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.52 | $43.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.16 | $52.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.44 | $5.69 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.59 | $7.58 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Afternoon in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday
Local time
2:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
13 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 20m 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 Wilkes-Barre, PA covers 118.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m 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 59.3 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 $19.65 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.
The drive from Croydon, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Wilkes-Barre, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Croydon, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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