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Trip from Green Tree, 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

52m

Distance

39.3 mi

63 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

Downtown Green Tree, PA, PA

Green Tree, PA

Nothing Ahead

Trip Overview

The drive from Green Tree, PA to Croydon, PA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 52m 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, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 52m highway drive covering 39.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 25.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Street Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

7
7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Mall Boulevard
7
7.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
8
8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
7
33.4 mi into trip | ~41m 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
37.8 mi into trip | ~49m 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 Green Tree, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and New York City.

Harrisburg

6.8 mi in | ~11m

New York City

8 mi in | ~13m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 25.2 mi 26m
Street Road 4 mi 6m
US 202 3.5 mi 4m
State Road 1.6 mi 2m
Bear Hill Road 1.3 mi 2m
West Swedesford Road 0.8 mi 1m
Paoli Pike 0.5 mi 1m
West Lancaster Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 25.2 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Paoli Pike

0.5 mi · 1 min · Paoli Pike
2

Merge onto US 30

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Lancaster Avenue
3

Turn left onto PA 252

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bear Hill Road
4

Continue on PA 252

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Swedesford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Toward US 202 North: King of Prussia
6

Merge onto US 202

3.5 mi · 4 min · US 202
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward Mall Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
10

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 276 East: Allentown, New York City Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 276; PATP

25 mi · 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 352 Toward PA 132: Street Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto PA 132

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

At end of road, turn left onto State Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

State Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.7 mi from Green Tree, PA · 26m into the drive

county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norristown, PA

20 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Norristown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Green Tree, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Croydon, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Croydon, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.52 one way

$13.03 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.14 $14.27
premium $4.93 $7.62 $15.24
diesel $5.61 $8.68 $17.35

Estimated Tolls: $3.27

Pennsylvania Turnpike (25.2 mi) $3.27

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$3

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.13 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57
EV Truck/SUV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Green Tree, PA

Late night in Green Tree on Saturday

Local time

3:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Late night in Croydon on Saturday

Local time

3:16 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

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

52m 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 Green Tree, PA to Croydon, PA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Street Road, US 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Green Tree, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.52 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 13 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Green Tree, PA and Croydon, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and New York City.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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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