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Trip from Dale, PA to Croydon, PA

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

Drive Time

1h 17m

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

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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

Downtown Dale, PA, PA

Dale, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Dale, PA to Croydon, PA covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Forgedale Road, Route 100, Dairy Lane 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
Forgedale Road
Route 100
Dairy Lane
Niantic Road
Hill Road
Gravel Pike
Main Street
Sumneytown Pike

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Forgedale Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dale, PA and Croydon, PA.

1

Start on Dale Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Dale Road
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Forgedale Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Forgedale Road
3

Turn left onto Old Route 100

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Route 100
4

Turn right onto Dairy Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · Dairy Lane
5

Turn right onto Route 100

223 ft · 12 sec · Route 100
6

Turn left onto Niantic Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · Niantic Road
7

Turn left onto Hill Road

5.2 mi · 10 min · Hill Road
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto Gravel Pike

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Gravel Pike
9

Turn left onto Main Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
10

Continue on Sumneytown Pike

2.9 mi · 5 min · Sumneytown Pike
11

Continue on Main Street

3.9 mi · 7 min · Main Street
12

Turn straight onto Sumneytown Pike

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sumneytown Pike
13

Take the ramp slight left toward PATP South

0.5 mi · 1 min · PATP South
14

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

9.8 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 276 East: New Jersey
16

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
17

Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · PA 132: Street Road
18

Turn left onto Street Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
20

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Harleysville, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harleysville, PA

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

New Hanover, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harleysville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Dale, 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dale, PA

Afternoon in Dale on Saturday

Local time

1:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Afternoon in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

1:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 17m 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 17m 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.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Forgedale 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 Dale, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Dale, PA to Croydon, 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 17m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m 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 Dale, PA to Croydon, 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 Croydon, 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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