Origin
Lackawaxen, PA
Afternoon in Lackawaxen on Thursday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lackawaxen, PA to Croydon, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
124.9 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lackawaxen, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Lackawaxen, PA to Croydon, PA covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Scenic Drive, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, West Harford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.71 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.5 miles from Lackawaxen, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 46m. Total distance: 124.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 46m 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 46m drive with frequent turns across 124.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 63 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Scenic Drive 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 Lackawaxen, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Lackawaxen, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic Drive | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | — | — |
| West Harford Street | — | — |
| Newton Avenue | — | — |
| Morris Turnpike | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Scenic Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lackawaxen, PA and Croydon, PA.
1
Start on the route
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Scenic Drive
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Scenic Drive
3
Turn straight
4.6 mi
·
9 min
4
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
5
Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6
Continue on West Harford Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Harford Street
7
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
8
Turn left
14 mi
·
20 min
9
Turn right onto Newton Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newton Avenue
10
Turn left onto Morris Turnpike
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Morris Turnpike
11
Continue on Mill Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
12
Turn right onto Water Street
482 ft
·
12 sec
·
Water Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on Woodside Avenue
7.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Woodside Avenue
17
Continue on Route 206
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 206
18
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
19
Keep slight right
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
20
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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SH 183 North, US 206 South: Netcong, Somerville
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 206 South: Somerville
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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US 206 South: Somerville
24
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
6 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward Bartley, Flanders
489 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bartley, Flanders
26
Continue on Flanders - Bartley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Flanders - Bartley Road
27
Continue on Bartley Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bartley Road
28
Turn slight right
197 ft
·
11 sec
29
Turn straight onto Bartley - Long Valley Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bartley - Long Valley Road
30
Continue on Bartley Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Bartley Road
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mill Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
East Mill Road
32
Continue on Califon-Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Califon-Chester Road
33
Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
High Bridge-Califon Road
34
Continue on Califon-Chester Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Califon-Chester Road
35
Continue on High Bridge-Califon Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
High Bridge-Califon Road
36
Continue on High Bridge - Califon Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
High Bridge - Califon Road
37
Continue on Fairview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
38
Turn right
236 ft
·
8 sec
39
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
40
Turn right onto Bridge Street
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bridge Street
41
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
42
Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 31 (CR 513)
43
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
456 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 202
44
Exit the rotary onto US 202
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
US 202
45
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton
46
Turn right onto Harbourton Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Harbourton Road
47
Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Harbourton-Rocktown Road
48
Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Trenton-Harbourton Road
49
Continue on Bear Tavern Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
50
Continue on Jacobs Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jacobs Creek Road
51
Continue on Bear Tavern Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bear Tavern Road
52
Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 295 North: Philadelphia
53
Merge slight left
9.1 mi
·
12 min
54
Take the exit slight right toward PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
PA 413, US 1 Business: Levittown, Penndel
55
Keep slight left to continue on PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown
174 ft
·
6 sec
·
PA 413 South, US 1 Business North: Levittown
56
Turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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East Lincoln Highway
57
Turn slight right
2.4 mi
·
3 min
58
Turn right onto New Falls Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Falls Road
59
Turn left onto Newportville Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Newportville Road
60
Turn right onto Bristol Pike
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bristol Pike
61
Turn left onto Cedar Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Avenue
62
Turn left onto State Road
184 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Road
63
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.5 miles from Lackawaxen, PA, or about 1h 23m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 23m 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 16m
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 Lackawaxen, 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 Lackawaxen, PA
This is one driving day of about 124.9 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Lackawaxen, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.5 mi from Lackawaxen, PA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Lackawaxen, 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
$20.71 one way
$41.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.68 | $45.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.22 | $48.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.58 | $55.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.11 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $7.99 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Croydon on Thursday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Delaware, 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
7 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 46m 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 Lackawaxen, PA to Croydon, PA covers 124.9 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Scenic Drive, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, West Harford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.5 miles from Lackawaxen, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.71 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lackawaxen, PA to Croydon, PA is easy. At 2h 46m 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 Lackawaxen, PA to Croydon, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lackawaxen, PA to Croydon, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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