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Trip from Dresher, PA to Croydon, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

29m

Distance

18.9 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m

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

Downtown Dresher, PA, PA

Dresher, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Dresher, PA to Croydon, PA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, Dreshertown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Dresher, PA to Croydon, PA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Virginia Drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Virginia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Blair Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Virginia Drive

Turn right onto Virginia Drive

Navigation decision point

6
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | Blair Mill Road

Turn left onto Blair Mill Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward PATP

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PATP
7
13 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward PA 132: Street Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road
7
17.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | State Road

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Dresher, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

3.6 mi in | ~7m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 8.7 mi 9m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
Dreshertown Road 1.6 mi 2m
State Road 1.6 mi 2m
Blair Mill Road 0.7 mi 1m
Welsh Road 0.4 mi <1m
Maryland Road 0.3 mi <1m
Commerce Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 8.7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 152

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Susquehanna Road
2

Turn right onto Virginia Drive

455 ft · 11 sec · Virginia Drive
3

Continue on Dreshertown Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Dreshertown Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto PA 63

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Welsh Road
5

Turn left onto Blair Mill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Blair Mill Road
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto Commerce Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Commerce Avenue
7

At end of road, turn left onto Maryland Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Maryland Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto PA 611

376 ft · 13 sec · Easton Road
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward PATP Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
11

Merge onto I 276; PATP

8.7 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
15

Arrive at destination

State Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.13 one way

$6.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.43 $6.86
premium $4.93 $3.67 $7.33
diesel $5.61 $4.17 $8.35

Estimated Tolls: $1.13

Pennsylvania Turnpike (8.7 mi) $1.13

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$1

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.7 0 $1.98 $0.91
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.65 $0.76
EV Truck/SUV 7.6 0 $2.65 $1.21

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Dresher, PA

Late night in Dresher on Friday

Local time

12:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Friday

Local time

12:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

22 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

29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dresher, PA to Croydon, PA covers 18.9 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, Dreshertown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Dresher, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.13 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Virginia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Blair Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dresher, PA to Croydon, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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