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Trip from Freeland, PA to Croydon, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

111.4 mi

179 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m

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

Downtown Freeland, PA, PA

Freeland, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Freeland, PA to Croydon, PA covers 111.4 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Centre Street, South Street, PA 940 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.47 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

55.7 miles from Freeland, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 111.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m 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 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 111.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centre Street 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 Freeland, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Freeland, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Centre Street
South Street
PA 940
Keystone Shortway
I 476
I 476 South
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
I 276 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Centre Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

92 ft · 12 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Centre Street

184 ft · 15 sec · Centre Street
3

Turn left onto South Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Street
4

Continue on PA 940

6.5 mi · 10 min · PA 940
5

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 29 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Keystone Shortway
7

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
8

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 32 sec
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 476 South: Allentown
10

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11

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

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 276 East: New Jersey
12

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
13

Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · PA 132: Street Road
14

Turn left onto Street Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
15

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

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
16

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 55.7 miles from Freeland, PA, or about 58m 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 25 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.7 miles or 58m 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 36m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Freeland, PA

This is one driving day of about 111.4 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Freeland, 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 55.7 mi from Freeland, PA · 58m into the drive

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Allentown, PA

56 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

Weatherly, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Allentown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.7 miles from Freeland, 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

$18.47 one way

$36.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.23 $40.45
premium $4.93 $21.60 $43.21
diesel $5.61 $24.60 $49.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.70 $5.35
Efficient EV 27.9 0 $9.75 $4.46
EV Truck/SUV 44.6 0 $15.60 $7.13

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Freeland, PA

Evening in Freeland on Friday

Local time

5:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Evening in Croydon on Friday

Local time

5:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

5 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 57m 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 Freeland, PA to Croydon, PA covers 111.4 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Centre Street, South Street, PA 940. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.7 miles from Freeland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.47 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 Freeland, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Freeland, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Freeland, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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