Origin
Fountain Hill, PA
Late night in Fountain Hill on Saturday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fountain Hill, 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 22m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fountain Hill, PA
Kristopher Hines
Trip Overview
Fountain Hill, PA to Croydon, PA is 51.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via PA 309 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward journey between two points in the state. Given its relatively short duration and manageable cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll experience a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with local road conditions. Consider this a convenient option when you need to get from one area to another without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed drive, with 44% of the journey on highways. Expect a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.1 miles on PA 309, which will likely feel different from the faster sections of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. As you progress, the road will transition, offering a blend of quicker highway travel and potentially more local, stop-and-go conditions. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 1 hour and 22-minute trip. It's not a monotonous interstate cruise, nor is it a purely rural byway, offering a bit of both.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 309 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 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 South Hoffert Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Hoffert Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Hoffert Street
Turn right onto South Hoffert Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
36.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
7
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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.
Between Fountain Hill, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
Patp: Philadelphia
36.4 mi in
|
~1h
Harrisburg
36.4 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 309 | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Horsham Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| PA-378 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Street Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
PA 309
— 9.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hill, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on Broadway
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto South Hoffert Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Hoffert Street
3
Turn left onto Moravia Street
436 ft
·
19 sec
·
Moravia Street
4
Turn right onto Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Frederick Street
5
Turn right onto PA 378
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
PA-378
6
Continue on PA 378
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
PA-378
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto PA 309
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
PA 309
8
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 309
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 309
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 463
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Horsham Road
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto PA 611
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Easton Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
14
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 352
Toward PA 132: Street Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto PA 132
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
At end of road, turn left onto State Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
State Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Fountain Hill, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Fountain Hill, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Croydon, PA
The final approach into Croydon, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.59 one way
$17.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Croydon, PA
Late night in Croydon on Saturday
Local time
5:39 AM
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
3 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 22m 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 Fountain Hill, PA to Croydon, PA covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 309, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Sellersville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from Fountain Hill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.59 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Hoffert Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (PA 309 / Sellersville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fountain Hill, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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