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Trip from Kulpmont, PA to Croydon, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

123.1 mi

198 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Kulpmont, PA to Croydon, PA covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chestnut Street, South 6th Street, Brennans Farm Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.41 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

61.6 miles from Kulpmont, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 123.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m 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 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 123.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut 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 Kulpmont, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 2h 29m 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 Kulpmont, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chestnut Street
South 6th Street
Brennans Farm Road
Locust Gap Highway
Fairgrounds Road
Sunbury Road
Sunbury Street
Pottsville Minersville Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South 9th Street

115 ft · 7 sec · South 9th Street
2

Turn right onto Chestnut Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Chestnut Street
3

Turn right onto South 6th Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · South 6th Street
4

Continue on Brennans Farm Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Brennans Farm Road
5

Turn right onto Locust Gap Highway

3.2 mi · 3 min · Locust Gap Highway
6

Continue on Locust Gap Highway

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
7

Continue on Fairgrounds Road

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
8

Continue on Sunbury Road

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
9

Continue on Sunbury Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Sunbury Street
10

Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
11

Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

4.0 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail
12

Continue on North Sillyman Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
13

Turn left onto Pottsville Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street
14

Turn right onto Route 61 South

492 ft · 6 sec · Route 61 South
15

Continue on Center Avenue

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue
16

Continue on Centre Street

2.7 mi · 3 min · Centre Street
17

Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
18

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
19

Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
20

Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

0.5 mi · 1 min · PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
21

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 476 South: Philadelphia
22

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23

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

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 276 East: New Jersey
24

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18 mi · 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
25

Take the exit slight right toward PA 132: Street Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · PA 132: Street Road
26

Turn left onto Street Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · Street Road
27

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

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road
28

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 61.6 miles from Kulpmont, PA, or about 1h 14m 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 27 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.6 miles or 1h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

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 Kulpmont, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kulpmont, PA

This is one driving day of about 123.1 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Kulpmont, 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 61.6 mi from Kulpmont, PA · 1h 14m into the drive

human settlement in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kutztown, PA

62 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

Shenandoah, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kutztown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.6 miles from Kulpmont, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Croydon, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.41 one way

$40.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $22.35 $44.70
premium $4.93 $23.87 $47.75
diesel $5.61 $27.18 $54.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.9 0 $12.93 $5.91
Efficient EV 30.8 0 $10.77 $4.92
EV Truck/SUV 49.2 0 $17.23 $7.88

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Kulpmont, PA

Evening in Kulpmont on Thursday

Local time

6:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Croydon, PA

Evening in Croydon on Thursday

Local time

6:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Kutztown, PA

62 mi in

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

4 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

2h 29m 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 Kulpmont, PA to Croydon, PA covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Street, South 6th Street, Brennans Farm Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.6 miles from Kulpmont, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.41 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 Kulpmont, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 2h 29m 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 Kulpmont, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kulpmont, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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